Cast Iron Transaxle Mounting Bracket for Hybrids from Germany
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 — 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 aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, 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'