Shimano Deore MTB Rear Hub from Japan
The Shimano Deore MTB Rear Hub is a high-performance bicycle hub designed for mountain bikes, featuring a 12-speed freehub body and quick engagement ratchet system. It falls under HTS 8714.93.35.00 as a non-coaster braking hub used in bicycles of headings 8711 to 8713, specifically categorized as 'other' hubs excluding internal gear types.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify hub specifications match 'other' category by excluding coaster braking or internal gear hubs to avoid misclassification
• Include detailed engineering drawings and compatibility lists with bicycle models from 8712 in import documentation
• Check for country-of-origin marking requirements on hubs, as bicycle parts often face scrutiny for origin rules