Mahindra Tractor Steering Gear Sector from Japan
Mahindra tractor steering gear sector shaft meshes with the pinion for directional control in sub-compact farm tractors. Heat-treated for wear resistance in dusty environments. Under HTS 8708.94.65.00 as a key part of steering boxes for non-road tractors.
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.
9903.05.900%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)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• For Indian-origin parts like Mahindra, monitor GSP eligibility for duty reductions with proper Form A certs
• Detail metallurgy (e.g
• alloy steel grade) to distinguish from generic gears