Boat Trailer Torsion Axle from Japan
Torsion axle featuring rubber suspension for smooth towing of boat trailers over uneven terrain, reducing bounce and wear. This part is explicitly for trailers under HTS 8716.90.5010, designed for marine transport vehicles not mechanically propelled. Capacities typically range from 2,000 to 7,000 lbs with galvanized finish for corrosion resistance.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
43.1%
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
• Certify galvanization standards (e.g
• ASTM B6) to prove corrosion resistance for saltwater exposure claims
• Submit engineering specs showing torsion arm design to confirm classification as axle, not suspension