BMW 3-Series Steering Gear Input Shaft from Germany
Input shaft for the electric power steering gear in BMW 3-Series sedans, under HTS 8708.94.75 as a steering box part for luxury passenger vehicles. It couples the column to the gear assembly for precise 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.
9903.05.900%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)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Highlight electric vs hydraulic design in docs, as EPS may face different tech regs
• Use VIN-specific part numbers to tie to headings 8701-8705 vehicles
• Prepare for REACH compliance on any coatings or lubricants used in the shaft