Ford F-150 Drive Axle with Differential from Japan
This drive axle assembly includes a differential and is designed specifically for Ford F-150 pickup trucks of heading 8703. It transmits power from the transmission to the wheels while allowing speed differentiation. Classified under HTS 8708.50.51.10 as a drive-axle with differential for passenger vehicles.
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
Import Tips
• Verify compatibility with specific vehicle models in heading 8703 via OEM specs to ensure correct classification
• Include detailed engineering drawings and parts catalogs in documentation to prove it's a drive axle with differential
• Watch for common pitfalls like classifying as a full chassis component, which falls under 8706 if without cab