Cast Iron Differential Housing for Pickup Trucks from Germany
This cast iron differential housing is a key part of the drive-axle assembly for light trucks and pickup trucks like Ford F-150 or Chevy Silverado. It falls under HTS 8708.50.93.00 as a cast iron part of drive-axles for motor vehicles not specified elsewhere, excluding tractors and heavy machinery.
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 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
• Verify the part is specifically for drive-axles of vehicles in headings 8701-8705 via technical specs to avoid misclassification
• Include detailed engineering drawings and OEM compatibility certificates in documentation to prove cast iron composition
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain cast iron auto parts from specific countries; check Commerce Department updates