Forged Dana 44 Series Universal Joint from Japan
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 — 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.
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, 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