Kubota BX Series Steering Column from Germany
The steering column for Kubota BX compact tractors transmits driver input from the wheel to the steering gearbox in off-road utility tractors. Built with reinforced steel for durability in rough terrain, it includes safety tilt mechanisms. Falls under HTS 8708.94.65.00 as a steering column part dedicated to tractors except road types.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'tractor steering column' with model references to prevent reclassification as generic auto parts
• Include tractor serial number compatibility lists to demonstrate dedication to heading 8701 tractors