Cast Iron Leaf Spring Hanger from Germany
A cast iron hanger bracket secures the front eye of leaf springs to the vehicle frame in trucks and SUVs under 8701-8705. Falls under 8708.80.60.00 as a suspension system part of cast iron.
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.
9903.05.900%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)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Document GVWR compatibility to prove use in 8703/8704 vehicles, avoiding tractor-only notes
• Pair with assembly instructions; loose parts risk 'parts of parts' scrutiny
• Anti-dumping duties apply to many cast iron castings from Asia—verify AD/CVD status