BMW X5 Rear Cardan Drive Shaft

Cardan shaft (prop shaft) for BMW X5 luxury SUVs, with centering bearing for two-piece design. Falls under HTS 8708.99.68.05 as a motor vehicle power train drive shaft per headings 8701-8705. Engineered for high-performance torque handling.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+50.0%52.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8708.99.58Same rate: 52.5%

If for suspension-related linkages if misidentified

Non-power train mounts or links go under other 8708.99 suffixes.

8483.60Lower: 12.8% vs 52.5%

If bulk imported as clutch release shafts

Vehicle-specific vs general mechanical shafts distinguish 8708 from 8483.60.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide balance certification reports to prove it's a finished power train part, not raw shaft

Declare exact model years (e.g

G05 X5) to match vehicle headings 8703