Rubber Transmission Mount from Japan
Vibration-isolating rubber mount for automotive transmissions in vehicles of headings 8701-8705, preventing noise and harshness transfer to the body. Fits HTS 8708.99.55.00 due to its rubber content and primary vibration control function.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
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
• Label with exact vehicle model compatibility and rubber composition for CBP review
• Avoid bulk packaging without part numbers, as it risks reclassification as scrap rubber
• Document as OEM or aftermarket to distinguish from industrial machinery parts