Cast Iron Steering Box Housing
This cast iron housing encases the steering gear mechanism in a vehicle's steering box, providing durability and protection for the worm gear and sector shaft. Classified under HTS 8708.94.70.00 as a cast iron part of steering boxes for general motor vehicles.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for tractors of heading 8701
Steering parts specifically for tractors use a dedicated subheading per chapter notes.
If imported as general cast iron machinery castings
Unspecified castings not identified as vehicle parts default to Chapter 73 based on material.
If part of a steering column assembly
Steering column-specific parts have distinct statistical breaks from general steering boxes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide engineering drawings showing it's a steering box part to distinguish from general castings
• Anti-dumping duties may apply to certain cast iron parts from specific countries; check Commerce Dept. scopes
Related Products under HTS 8708.94.70.00
Cast Iron Idler Arm
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.
Cast Iron Pitman Arm
A robust cast iron pitman arm connects the steering gear sector shaft to the drag link, transmitting steering motion to the wheels. It is a steering box part under HTS 8708.94.70.00 for motor vehicles other than tractors.
Cast Iron Steering Worm Gear
This precision cast iron worm gear within the steering box converts rotary motion from the steering shaft to linear motion for turning. Classified as a cast iron part of steering boxes under HTS 8708.94.70.00.
Cast Iron Steering Column Bracket
A cast iron bracket mounts the steering column to the vehicle's firewall, providing structural support. It qualifies under HTS 8708.94.70.00 as a cast iron part of steering columns for motor vehicles.
Cast Iron Drag Link End
The cast iron socket end of a drag link connects steering gear to the steering arm, accommodating suspension movement. As a steering part of cast iron, it is under HTS 8708.94.70.00.
Cast Iron Steering Sector Shaft
This cast iron shaft with gear teeth meshes with the worm gear in steering boxes to drive the pitman arm. HTS 8708.94.70.00 covers it as a cast iron steering box part.