Chrome Wheel Trim Ring for SUVs from Japan
Decorative chrome-plated trim rings that snap onto alloy road wheels of SUVs and crossovers (headings 8703-8705). Falls under HTS 8708.70.60.60 as 'other' accessories enhancing wheel aesthetics and protection for non-heavy vehicles. Not structural but essential for OEM-style replacements.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
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.
9903.03.060%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
• Label as 'wheel accessories' on commercial invoices; vague descriptions like 'auto trim' lead to higher duties or delays
• Ensure plating thickness specs to distinguish from base metal articles and qualify for correct tariff treatment