Steel Shaft Forging for Gear Box from Germany
Forged steel blank for input/output shafts in motor vehicle gear boxes, suitable for headings 8701-8705 vehicles. This forging provides the core strength for torque transmission before final grinding and splining. It is classified in HTS 8708.40.75.70 as a steel forging part thereof.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'for motor vehicle gear boxes' with HTS reference to prevent inspection delays
• Ensure forgings meet ASTM steel standards; retain heat treatment records for customs valuation