Cast Iron Drive Axle Carrier for Sedans from Germany
A cast iron carrier assembly that mounts the differential within the drive-axle of sedans, ensuring alignment and load distribution. Classified in HTS 8708.50.81.00 for cast iron parts of drive-axles in passenger vehicles of heading 8703. Its heavy-duty construction handles propulsion forces effectively.
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.
9903.74.110%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)
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'cast iron parts for 8703 vehicles' to align with statistical notes and avoid broader part classifications
• Obtain supplier affidavits on manufacturing process to confirm 'new' status per Chapter 87 statistical reporting
• Watch for overclassification as complete axles; provide exploded diagrams showing it's a component only