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8708.40.70.00 - Of cast iron 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of DutyFree
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 8708.40.70.00, specifically classifies parts of gearboxes that are manufactured from cast iron, intended for use with motor vehicles falling under headings 8701 through 8705. This includes components such as housings, gears, or casings that are primarily composed of cast iron and are integral to the functioning of a vehicle's transmission system.

This classification distinguishes itself from its sibling category, 8708.40.75, which covers "Other" parts of gearboxes. While 8708.40.75 encompasses a broad range of gearbox parts not made of cast iron, this category is exclusively for those components where cast iron is the predominant material, simplifying identification based on material composition.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, precise classification relies on confirming that the part is indeed for a gearbox of a motor vehicle of headings 8701-8705 and that its construction is predominantly of cast iron. Examples include cast iron gear housings, clutch housings, or transfer case components that meet these criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8708.40.70.00?
HTS code 8708.40.70.00 covers Of cast iron under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof.
›What products are classified under 8708.40.70.00?
This classification covers Of cast iron. It is a subcategory of Other:.
›What is the import duty rate for 8708.40.70.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 8708.40.70.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is Free.
›What unit of quantity is used for 8708.40.70.00?
Imports under HTS 8708.40.70.00 are measured in kg.

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