Steel Shaft Forging for Gear Box from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
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.
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, 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