KYB Gas-a-Just Monotube Shock from Japan
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 — 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
• 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