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.
9903.74.110%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
• 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