Cast Iron Steering Column Bracket from Germany
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.
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
• Bolt hole patterns must match vehicle OEM specs for proper identification
• Rust-proofing treatments documented to comply with environmental regs
• Sets with multiple brackets risk classification as assemblies if not invoiced separately