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SKF Suspension Ball Joint

Sealed ball joint for lower control arms in trucks, enabling pivot motion. Classifies as other under HTS 8708.80.65.90.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+50.0%52.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8483.60.40Higher: 52.8% vs 52.5%

If general clutch couplings

Plain ball joints without vehicle housing classify as transmission clutches.

8708.99.23Lower: 50% vs 52.5%

If steering tie rod ends

Ball joints for steering linkages have separate provisions.

8431.20.00Lower: 50% vs 52.5%

If construction machinery parts

Heavy equipment ball joints go to Chapter 84.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide articulation angle specs (e.g

• 25°) for suspension pivot confirmation

• Include grease fitting details and press-fit dimensions

• Declare as 'loaded' joints to differentiate from plain mechanical ones