Ford Focus CV Half-Shaft Assembly from Japan
Complete CV half-shaft assembly for Ford Focus hatchbacks (heading 8703), with inner/outer joints for smooth torque delivery in drive-axles. Falls under HTS 8708.50.85.00 as other half-shafts for passenger cars. Built for high-mileage replacement in compact vehicles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
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
• Document as 'OEM-equivalent half-shaft' with material certs (steel alloys); avoid bulk packaging that suggests sets
• Comply with country-of-melt labeling for steel parts per TIB-09 rules