Gooseneck Trailer Coupler from Japan
Heavy-duty coupler that attaches gooseneck trailers to truck hitch balls for stable towing. Classified in HTS 8716.90.50 as 'other' parts of semi-trailers and trailers. Handles high-torque loads for agricultural or construction 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
• Certify to SAE J2633 standards for coupler strength
• Declare gross trailer weight rating (GTWR) accurately
• Separate from complete chassis; couplers are replacement parts