Cast Iron Flywheel Housing from Germany
Heavy-duty cast iron bell housing that mounts the flywheel to the engine block in diesel trucks. Balances rotational forces. Classified under 8708.99.53.00 for cast-iron construction.
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.
9903.74.110%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
• Prove compatibility with specific engine models via part catalogs
• Inspect for cracks common in cast iron imports; reject substandard
• Not to be imported with clutch as set to maintain parts classification