Monroe Gas-Magnum Shock Absorber from Germany
The Monroe Gas-Magnum is a heavy-duty shock absorber designed for trucks and SUVs, featuring a gas-charged design to reduce fluid foaming and improve ride control. It falls under HTS 8708.80.65 as a part of motor vehicle suspension systems for vehicles in headings 8701 to 8705. This classification applies to replacement shock absorbers not specified elsewhere in the suspension parts subheading.
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 in headings 8701-8705 via OEM specs to ensure correct HTS classification
• Include detailed technical specs and material composition in documentation to prevent misclassification as assemblies
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain shock absorber origins; provide certificates of origin