Cast Iron Radiator Tank for Ford F-150 from Japan
A cast iron upper or lower tank component for the radiator in Ford F-150 pickup trucks (heading 8704). As a dedicated part of cast iron for non-tractor motor vehicles, it is classified under HTS 8708.91.70.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
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
• Provide engineering drawings showing cast iron construction and vehicle-specific fitment
• Avoid common errors by distinguishing tanks from full radiators; parts only go to 8708
• Label shipments clearly as 'cast iron radiator parts' with HTS reference for CBP review