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

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+50.0%50%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+25.0%25%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+25.0%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8708.94.50.00Higher: 52.5% vs 50%

If for tractors of heading 8701

Steering parts specifically for tractors use a dedicated subheading per chapter notes.

7325.10.00Lower: 35% vs 50%

If imported as general cast iron machinery castings

Unspecified castings not identified as vehicle parts default to Chapter 73 based on material.

8708.99.27Lower: 25% vs 50%

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