Jeep Wrangler Steering Box Worm Gear from Japan
Worm gear mechanism inside the steering box for Jeep Wrangler SUVs, classified HTS 8708.94.75 as a steering box part for off-road vehicles. Provides gear reduction for high-torque steering.
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
• Specify gear ratio and torque specs to confirm steering box function
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial gears, risking reclass to 8483
• Include off-road certification if applicable for DOT compliance