Bilstein B6 Performance McPherson Strut from Germany
High-performance monotube McPherson strut for sport sedans like BMW 3-Series, featuring digressive valving for superior handling and fade resistance. Classified in HTS 8708.80.13.00 as specialized suspension strut for passenger cars.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0825%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, as provided for in subdivision (i) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
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
• Document performance specifications differentiating from OEM replacements to justify valuation
• Include CAD drawings showing strut integration to avoid parts classification under 8708.99
• For racing variants, obtain letters confirming street-legal status for proper Chapter 87 classification