Cast Iron Steering Gear Housing from Japan
Cast iron enclosure for rack-and-pinion or recirculating ball steering gears in sedans and pickups. Provides mounting strength. Fits HTS 8708.99.53.00 as cast-iron motor vehicle part.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
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
• Include steering ratio specs to confirm vehicle end-use
• Machined surfaces must be documented to avoid unfinished casting classification
• Separate from complete steering assemblies to stay in parts heading