Cast Iron Engine Mounting Bracket from Germany
A cast iron bracket designed to secure the engine to the chassis of motor vehicles like cars and trucks from headings 8701 to 8705. It provides structural support and vibration damping during operation. Classified under HTS 8708.99.53.00 due to its cast-iron construction and role as an other part or accessory.
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 aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, 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 material composition via spectrometry to confirm 100% cast iron for accurate HTS classification
• Include engineering drawings and vehicle compatibility specs in documentation to avoid misclassification as chassis parts
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on cast iron auto parts from certain origins like China