Alcoa 22.5x8.5 Aluminum Drive Wheel from Japan
Alcoa-brand polished aluminum wheel with 22.5-inch (57.15 cm) diameter and 8.5-inch width, optimized for truck drive axles in fleet operations. Engineered for durability with forged aluminum construction. Falls under HTS 8708.70.4546 as an aluminum road wheel for commercial trucks.
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
• Obtain mill test reports confirming aluminum purity (>95%) to support classification over steel or alloy mislabeling
• For used/refurbished wheels, ensure 'new' status per statistical notes or face higher scrutiny
• Label with DOT markings and load ratings; missing stamps trigger CBP holds