Cast Iron Steering Box Housing from Germany
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.
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
• 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