Heavy-Duty Drive Axle with Differential for Tractor from Japan
This drive axle assembly includes a differential and is designed for tractors used in agricultural hauling and pushing loads, as per Chapter 87 notes defining tractors. It falls under HTS 8708.50.61.00 as a drive-axle with differential for vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705, specifically 'other vehicles' like tractors. The unit transmits power to wheels while allowing speed differentiation.
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)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Verify the axle is specifically for motor vehicles of 8701-8705 via manufacturer specs to avoid misclassification as general machinery
• Provide detailed engineering drawings and OEM part numbers in entry documentation to confirm 'drive-axle with differential' status