Lightweight Aluminum Non-Driving Axle for Tesla Model 3 from Japan
Forged aluminum rear non-driving axle for electric Tesla Model 3, optimized for weight reduction and supporting rear wheels. Classifies in HTS 8708.50.65.00 for passenger vehicle (8703) non-driving axles. Lacks any electric motor or gear integration.
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.
9903.05.900%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
• Highlight EV-specific design in filings to leverage potential duty exemptions
• Test for aluminum content accuracy to claim correct MFN rates