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
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.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 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)
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