Cast Iron Differential Housing for Passenger Cars from Germany
This cast iron housing encases the differential gears in passenger car drive-axles, providing structural integrity and support for torque distribution. It falls under HTS 8708.50.81.00 as a part of drive-axles for vehicles of heading 8703, specifically made of cast iron. The robust material withstands high stress in automotive drivetrains.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 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 part is explicitly for heading 8703 vehicles (passenger cars) via engineering specs to avoid misclassification
• Provide material test certificates confirming cast iron composition to meet HTS criteria and prevent duty disputes
• Include OEM part numbers and vehicle compatibility docs to demonstrate non-driving axle part status