Chevrolet Silverado Torque Converter Housing from Germany
The outer shell for the torque converter in Chevrolet Silverado automatic transmissions, classified in HTS 8708.40.75 as an other gearbox part for trucks under heading 8704. It houses the fluid coupling mechanism critical for power transfer.
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.
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'OEM replacement part for motor vehicle transmission' to prevent reclassification
• Submit material composition reports (e.g
• aluminum alloy) for any Section 232 steel/aluminum tariffs
• Use HTS advance rulings for high-value shipments to confirm classification