Ford F-150 Rear Drive Axle Differential Housing from Japan
This is a replacement differential housing specifically designed for the rear drive axle of Ford F-150 pickup trucks (heading 8703). It houses the gear set and bearings for torque distribution in 4WD systems. Classified under 8708.50.89.00 as a part of drive-axles with differential for heading 8703 vehicles, excluding brakes and suspension components.
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.
9903.03.060%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
• Verify compatibility with specific F-150 model years via VIN documentation to avoid misclassification
• Include OEM part numbers and engineering specs in invoices for CBP review
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on Chinese axle parts; request scope rulings if applicable