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Dump Trailer Tailgate Latch from Japan

Heavy-duty steel latch mechanism for securing the tailgate on dump trailers during transport and unloading. It is classified in HTS 8716.90.5060 as an other part of trailers, essential for load containment in construction and agricultural hauling. The design withstands high stress from tipping operations.

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 latch strength rating (e.g

10,000 lb capacity) and corrosion resistance for hazardous material compliance

Use HS description matching 'trailer tailgate hardware' precisely in commercial invoices