Ford F-150 Steering Gearbox from Germany
This is a replacement steering gearbox designed for the Ford F-150 pickup truck, classified under HTS 8708.94.7550 as a part of the steering system for motor vehicles in headings 8701 to 8705. It converts rotational motion from the steering wheel into linear motion for the steering linkage, essential for vehicle direction control.
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
• Verify compatibility with specific vehicle models via OEM part numbers to avoid misclassification
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