Cast Iron Idler Arm from Germany
The cast iron idler arm supports the steering linkage on the passenger side, mirroring the pitman arm to maintain linkage stability. Falls under HTS 8708.94.70.00 as a cast iron steering part for automobiles and light trucks.
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
• Document as 'new' per statistical notes if not previously sold to end users
• Machined surfaces must meet dimensional tolerances; discrepancies lead to rejections
• Pair with commercial invoices specifying 'steering system parts' to prevent general parts classification