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Cast Iron Drive Axle Side Gear Housing for Light Trucks

Cast iron housing for side gears within drive-axle differentials, used in light trucks such as Ram 1500. Falls under HTS 8708.50.93.00 for cast iron parts of drive-axles in general motor vehicles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+50.0%50%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+25.0%25%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+25.0%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7325.10.00Lower: 37.5% vs 50%

If industrial machinery, not motor vehicles

Cast iron castings for non-vehicle end-use like agricultural machines go to Chapter 73.

8708.99.27.00Same rate: 50%

If other general motor vehicle parts

If not specifically a drive-axle part, it defaults to broader parts subheadings.

8482.99Lower: 18.3% vs 50%

If complete ball/roller bearings for axles

Axle parts incorporating finished bearings classify as complete bearing assemblies.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Conduct material analysis to confirm >90% iron content, as alloys may reclassify

• Separate interchangeable tractor tools per chapter notes to avoid bundling

• Register for ACE system to track real-time duty calculations and quotas