Ford F-150 Transmission Torque Converter from Japan
This torque converter is a key component in the automatic transmission powertrain of the Ford F-150 truck, transferring engine torque to the transmission via fluid coupling. It falls under HTS 8708.99.68 as a specific part of the power train for motor vehicles in headings 8701-8705, distinct from engines or complete transmissions.
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 compatibility with specific vehicle models via OEM part numbers to ensure correct HTS classification and avoid misdeclaration
• Provide detailed engineering specs and diagrams in entry documentation to confirm power train function and prevent reclassification as general parts
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain transmission components from specific countries like China