Kubota BX Series Shock Absorber from Germany
Hydraulic shock absorber for Kubota BX sub-compact tractors, damping vibrations from rough terrain during towing loads. Classified in HTS 8708.80.55.00 as a suspension part for off-road tractors excluded from road tractor categories. Essential for operator comfort in agricultural hauling tasks.
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.
9903.74.110%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
• Label with exact tractor model and 'suspension part' to distinguish from passenger vehicle shocks under 8708.80.20
• Provide hydraulic fluid specs and pressure test certificates to confirm compliance with DOT/tractor standards
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as 'universal' shocks, which could shift to 8708.80.65 for other vehicles