Takata Driver-Side Airbag Inflater Module from Germany
This inflater module from Takata is a key component for the driver's side airbag in passenger vehicles, containing the pyrotechnic inflator that rapidly fills the airbag upon collision detection. It falls under HTS 8708.95.0500 as it is specifically an inflater and module for airbags, designed exclusively as a part for motor vehicles in headings 8701 to 8705.
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.
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Verify FMVSS 208 compliance certification and include test reports in documentation to avoid customs holds
• Obtain NHTSA import approval for safety-related parts; label with manufacturer details and part numbers