KYB Gas-a-Just Monotube Shock from Germany
KYB Gas-a-Just monotube shocks deliver high-pressure monotube performance for vans and RVs, improving stability. Classified in HTS 8708.80.1610 as other shock absorbers for motor vehicle suspension systems.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Cross-reference with vehicle VIN compatibility charts in entry docs for precise classification
• Avoid common error of declaring under 8708.80.6590 - specify 'shock absorber' function explicitly
• For EU imports, align with REACH chemical regs for hydraulic fluids used in shocks