Rancho RS5000X Gas Shock Absorber from Germany
Rancho RS5000X features progressive valving for smooth ride in SUVs and light trucks, gas-charged to prevent foaming. HTS 8708.80.1610 covers these as 'other' suspension system shocks for general motor vehicles.
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.
9903.03.060%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
• Use HTS advisory rulings for custom valved shocks to confirm 'suspension system' status
• Document nitrogen charge pressure specs to avoid classification as simple mechanical springs
• For high-volume imports, consider bonded warehouses to defer duties on slow-moving inventory