Chevrolet Silverado Torque Converter Housing from Japan
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 — 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 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