Cast Iron Transmission Housing
Durable cast iron housing that encases the gears and shafts of an automotive transmission in passenger cars and light trucks. It withstands high torque and heat from vehicle operation. Falls under HTS 8708.99.53.00 as an other cast-iron accessory for motor vehicles of 8701-8705.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If exclusively a gearbox or transmission unit
Complete transmissions have specific provisions separate from parts in 8708.60.
If sold as aftermarket for non-automotive use
General cast iron castings not specific to motor vehicles go to Chapter 73.
If of aluminum rather than cast iron
Material-specific subheadings separate aluminum parts from cast iron.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide OEM part numbers and CAD files to prove it's a transmission component for vehicles, not tractors
• Ensure cast iron certification; alloy blends may shift to steel categories
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