Kia Optima Hybrid Drive Axle with Differential from Japan
Hybrid-specific drive axle assembly with differential optimized for Kia Optima Hybrid regenerative braking (heading 8703). Lightweight aluminum construction. Falls under HTS 8708.50.51 for car drive-axles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
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.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Hybrid system integration docs showing motor compatibility essential
• Aluminum content declaration for Section 232 steel/aluminum tariffs
• Battery proximity seals must meet EPA import standards