Farm Tractor Torsion Bar from Japan
Torsion bar for front suspension of agricultural tractors, twisting to absorb shocks from uneven ground. HTS 8708.80.51.00 applies as a suspension system part for ag-use tractors. Critical for maintaining ride height under varying implement loads.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
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.
9903.05.900%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
• Heat treatment and alloy certs required; common error is declaring as plain bars
• Measure precisely for length/weight declarations to avoid penalties
• Mark with tractor model for traceability