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Forged Spicer 1310 Series Universal Joint from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

27.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.94.0525%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.06, 9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45, 9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, 9903.94.63, 9903.94.66 and 9903.94.67, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) 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