Forged Steel Trailer Axle Beam from Japan
A heavy-duty forged steel beam used as the main structural component of non-driving axles in utility trailers and RVs. It falls under HTS 8708.50.91 as a part of non-driving axles for motor vehicles like trailers classified in headings 8701-8705. These beams support weight without transmitting drive power.
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.
9903.05.900%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)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 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 vehicle GVWR via engineering specs to avoid misclassification as complete axles
• Provide material test certificates (e.g
• ASTM standards) for steel composition to meet DOT compliance