Rancho RS5000X Gas Shock Absorber from Japan
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 — 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
• 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