Cast Iron Transmission Housing from Germany
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.
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
• 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