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: 35% vs 50%

If industrial machinery, not motor vehicles

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

8708.99.27.00Lower: 25% vs 50%

If other general motor vehicle parts

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

8482.99Lower: 15.8% vs 50%

If complete ball/roller bearings for axles

Axle parts incorporating finished bearings classify as complete bearing assemblies.

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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

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