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
15%
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 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
• 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