Precision Steel Bevel Gear Forging from Japan
Forged steel blank for bevel gears in differential gear boxes of motor vehicles 8701-8705. Enables directional torque change; supplied rough for hobbing and heat treatment. HTS 8708.40.75.70 applies to such steel gear box forgings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Dimensional tolerances in specs help prove 'parts thereof' status
• Use NAFTA/USMCA certs if qualifying for reduced duties on North American steel