Ford Focus Passenger Airbag Inflater System from Japan
Passenger-side safety airbag module with integrated inflater for Ford Focus vehicles (heading 8703). Essential for occupant protection in passenger cars; HTS 8708.95.20.00 applies to such complete systems for non-heavy vehicles.
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
• Use ESD-safe packaging for electronics; improper handling voids NHTSA compliance
• Declare exact vehicle model on commercial invoice to confirm 'other vehicles' status
• Watch for re-export rules—airbags are regulated; obtain ATF permits if pyrotechnics exceed thresholds