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Forged Steel Rear Non-Driving Axle Beam for Passenger Cars from China

This forged steel beam forms the main structural component of a non-driving rear axle assembly for passenger vehicles under heading 8703. It supports the wheels and suspension without transmitting drive power, distinguishing it from drive axles with differentials. Classified under 8708.50.79.00 as a part of non-driving axles specifically for cars.

Duty Rate — China → United States

52.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.94.0525%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.06, 9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45, 9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, 9903.94.63, 9903.94.66 and 9903.94.67, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) 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

Verify the axle is explicitly non-driving (no differential integration) to confirm 8708.50.79.00 classification; driving axles go to 8708.50.50

Provide engineering specs and vehicle compatibility docs to prove fit for heading 8703 passenger cars

Label with material composition (e.g

steel alloy) and part diagrams to prevent reclassification as unfinished chassis parts