Bilstein 5100 Series Monotube Shock from Japan
Bilstein 5100 series monotube shocks provide superior damping for off-road trucks and Jeeps, with velocity-sensitive valving for consistent performance. Classified under HTS 8708.80.1610 as 'other' suspension shock absorbers for motor vehicles of headings 8701-8705, excluding tractors and buses.
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.
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, 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 parts with exact vehicle fitment (e.g
• Ford F-150) to avoid reclassification during customs inspection
• Ensure shock absorbers meet DOT or ECE standards; include test reports to demonstrate compliance
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Chinese-origin shocks; source from qualifying countries for better rates