Bilstein B6 Performance Shock Absorber from Germany
Bilstein B6 shocks use monotube design for superior damping in sports cars and performance vehicles, enhancing handling without sacrificing comfort. This product is under HTS 8708.80.65 as an 'other' part of suspension systems for motor vehicles in 8701-8705. Performance upgrades like this are classified here unless specified otherwise.
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
• Specify 'aftermarket replacement part' in invoices to distinguish from OEM assemblies
• Ensure packaging marks vehicle types (e.g
• cars 8703) for CBP verification
• Watch for quota restrictions on certain Asian-origin suspension parts