KYB Excel-G Twin-Tube Strut from Germany
The KYB Excel-G is a twin-tube strut assembly for passenger cars, providing OEM-like ride comfort and control by replacing original equipment struts. Classified under HTS 8708.80.65 as an 'other' suspension part for motor vehicles of headings 8701-8705. It fits here as a complete strut not qualifying for more specific subheadings like shock absorbers alone.
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.
9903.03.060%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
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Label as 'suspension strut' with vehicle fitment data; avoid calling it a 'complete assembly' to prevent 8708.80.90 classification
• Obtain supplier affidavits confirming not for industrial tractors (8701) to stay in correct vehicle range
• Comply with FMVSS standards; include test certifications for US market entry