Mechanical Odometer Gear Replacement Kit from Japan
Precision gear set designed to repair the mileage recording mechanism in mechanical odometers, falling under parts and accessories of heading 9029. It ensures accurate distance measurement in vehicles or bicycles and is excluded from machine parts per chapter note 2 to Section XVI. Not suitable for general technical use covered elsewhere.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide wear tolerance specs and material composition to distinguish from generic gears classified by material
• Label packages clearly as 'odometer repair parts only' to prevent confusion with bicycle or industrial counter components
• Avoid undervaluation pitfalls by including proof of specialized machining for odometer gear profiles