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Monroe OESpectrum Shock Absorber from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

17.5%

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.
9903.74.110%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