Ram 1500 Drive Axle Differential Pinion Shaft from Japan
Hardened steel pinion shaft that drives the spider gears in Ram 1500 pickup differentials (8704 vehicles). This isolated part transmits input torque, classifying under HTS 8708.50.99.00 as other axle parts. Vital for differential locking mechanisms.
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.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 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)
Import Tips
• Specify spline count and shaft diameter matching OEM specs
• Avoid oil-coated import to prevent hazardous material declarations
• Pair with carrier only if documented separately