Forged Spicer 1310 Series Universal Joint from Japan
This forged universal joint from the Spicer 1310 series is designed specifically for passenger cars and light trucks classified under heading 8703. It connects the driveshaft to the differential or transmission, allowing power transmission at varying angles. Classified under HTS 8708.99.68.10 due to its forged construction and exclusive use in 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
• Verify forging certification and material composition (typically alloy steel) to confirm classification under 8708.99.68.10 and avoid reclassification as castings
• Include OEM part numbers and vehicle compatibility documentation to prove suitability for heading 8703 motor vehicles during customs review