Ford F-150 Steering Gearbox from Japan
This steering gearbox is a replacement part for the Ford F-150 pickup truck, classified under HTS 8708.94.75 as a steering box part for motor vehicles not specified elsewhere in the steering parts subheadings. It converts rotational motion from the steering wheel into linear motion for the steering linkage, essential for vehicle direction 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
• Verify compatibility with specific vehicle models via OEM part numbers to ensure accurate HTS classification and avoid misdeclaration
• Include detailed technical specs and diagrams in documentation to prove it's a steering box component under 8708.94
• Check for anti-dumping duties on parts from certain countries like China, common for automotive steering components