ZF TRW Side Curtain Airbag Inflater Assembly from Germany
ZF TRW's side curtain airbag inflater module provides roof-rail protection for occupants in rollover or side impacts, essential for modern SUVs and trucks. It is reported under HTS 8708.95.0500 as a dedicated airbag inflater and module for motor vehicles.
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
• Provide crash test data from ECE R94/R95 or FMVSS equivalents for regulatory clearance
• Use proper packaging to prevent propellant degradation; declare as hazardous material if applicable
• Avoid misdeclaration as generic parts—specify 'airbag inflater' to prevent shift to 8708.99