Ford F-150 Transfer Case Chain from Japan
A durable metal chain used inside the transfer case of Ford F-150 4WD trucks to transmit power between gears in the powertrain. Classified under HTS 8708.99.68.90 as an other powertrain part for motor vehicles of headings 8701-8705. Essential for four-wheel-drive functionality.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
42.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
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
Import Tips
• Include CAD drawings or service manuals showing installation in transfer case to prove powertrain classification
• Ensure chain material composition (e.g
• steel alloy) is documented to avoid reclassification as industrial chain