Cast Iron Suspension Knuckle from Japan
The cast iron suspension knuckle (or steering knuckle) connects the wheel hub, brake components, and suspension linkages in passenger cars and trucks of 8701-8705. HTS 8708.80.60.00 covers this as a core cast iron suspension part.
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)
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
• Include CAD drawings showing integration with shock absorbers/struts for suspension classification
• Check for Section 232 tariffs on automotive steel/cast iron from certain origins