Monroe OESpectrum Shock Absorber from Germany
This gas-charged twin-tube shock absorber is designed for passenger cars and light trucks, providing superior ride control by damping road irregularities. It falls under HTS 8708.80.65.90 as a suspension system part other than shock absorbers or strut assemblies, classified as 'other' parts for motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
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
Import Tips
• Verify compatibility with specific vehicle models via OEM specs to ensure correct classification under suspension parts
• Provide detailed engineering drawings and material composition certificates to customs for 'other' part validation
• Avoid misclassification as complete assemblies by importing individually packaged units, not mounted strut sets