Cast Iron Transaxle Mounting Bracket for Hybrids from Canada

Heavy cast iron bracket for mounting transaxles in hybrid passenger cars under heading 8703, part of drive-axle system. HTS 8708.50.81.00 applies due to cast iron material and specific vehicle use. Supports electric-motor integrated drivetrains.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

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, and 9903.94.63, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
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

Document hybrid-specific design to differentiate from standard ICE vehicles if needed

Comply with USMCA rules of origin for cast iron parts to potentially reduce duties

Inspect for welds or assemblies that could reclassify as 'other parts'