Manual Transmission Clutch Pressure Plate from Japan
Steel pressure plate that applies force to the clutch disc in manual gearboxes for cars and SUVs. Classified under HTS 8708.93.60.00 as a clutch component for general motor vehicles excluding tractors.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
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
• Label with torque capacity and vehicle fitment to support classification as motor vehicle part
• Retain supplier certifications confirming non-tractor use to prevent reclassification