BMW 3-Series Steering Gear Input Shaft from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
17.5%
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.
9903.74.110%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
• 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