Cast Iron Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket from Germany
This cast iron bracket mounts the brake caliper to the suspension knuckle in automotive applications for vehicles under headings 8701-8705. Classified in 8708.80.60.00 due to its role in the suspension system and cast iron construction.
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
• Label with exact vehicle models (OEM cross-references) to demonstrate specificity to 8701-8705 vehicles
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying with brake systems; confirm it's suspension-integrated, not pure braking
• Obtain mill test reports proving cast iron metallurgy to prevent reclassification