Ford F-150 Steering Shaft Assembly with Universal Joints from Japan

This OEM steering shaft assembly for the Ford F-150 pickup truck incorporates universal joints to allow flexible transmission of steering input from the wheel to the rack. It is classified under HTS 8708.94.7510 as a part of motor vehicles in headings 8701-8705, specifically steering shaft assemblies with universal joints for trucks and other vehicles. The assembly ensures precise steering control and vibration damping.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.

Import Tips

Verify compatibility with specific vehicle models via OEM part numbers to avoid misclassification as generic parts

Include detailed engineering drawings and material certifications in documentation to prove it meets 'steering shaft assembly with universal joints' criteria

Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Chinese-origin steering components; declare country of origin accurately