Utility Trailer Drop Axle from Japan
A drop-style axle for utility trailers, lowering the deck height for easier loading of equipment like ATVs or lawnmowers. Classified under HTS 8716.90.5010 as an axle part for non-propelled trailers and semi-trailers. It includes hubs and spindles suited for 3,500 lb capacity ratings common in recreational and light commercial use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.1%
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.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Label with exact beam length and spring center dimensions to match trailer specifications and prevent mismatches
• Include material certificates (e.g
• ASTM A572 steel) for quality assurance in import declarations