Case IH Farmall Tractor Steering Column from Germany
The Case IH Farmall steering column connects the steering wheel to the gearbox in agricultural tractors, ensuring safe operator control during plowing or harvesting. Classified under HTS 8708.94.60.00 for steering columns as parts of ag tractors suitable for field hauling per chapter definitions. It features adjustable tilt for operator comfort in long farming sessions.
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
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'steering column for ag tractors' with OEM part numbers to support classification
• Ensure compliance with FMVSS-equivalent standards for safety-critical parts, even if not mandatory for imports
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying with cabs; motor chassis with cabs go to 8702-8704 per chapter note