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
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
• 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