Cast Iron Axle Carrier for SUV Drive Axles from Japan
A robust cast iron carrier used in the drive-axle differentials of SUVs such as Toyota 4Runner or Jeep Grand Cherokee. Classified under HTS 8708.50.93.00 for its role as a non-driving axle part made of cast iron for general motor vehicles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
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 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
• Label shipments clearly as 'cast iron parts for motor vehicle drive-axles' and provide material test reports confirming iron content
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying with wheels; these are axle-specific, not under 8708.70
• For aftermarket parts, maintain records showing compatibility with US-market vehicles to support 'other vehicles' classification