Forged Dana 44 Series Universal Joint from Germany
Dana 44 forged universal joint is a heavy-duty component for 4x4 light trucks and SUVs under heading 8703, providing reliable torque transfer in off-road conditions. Made from high-strength forged steel with needle bearings for durability. Falls under HTS 8708.99.68.10 as a forged part dedicated to motor vehicles of heading 8703.
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.
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Provide engineering drawings showing forging process to distinguish from cast equivalents and secure correct 8708.99.68.10 tariff treatment
• Label packages clearly as 'forged universal joints for passenger vehicles' to prevent misclassification during port inspection