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8708.50.81.00 - 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 classification, "Of cast iron," specifically addresses parts for drive-axles with differentials, non-driving axles, and their components that are intended for use in motor vehicles of heading 8703. The key defining characteristic of goods falling under this subheading is their construction material: cast iron. This includes components like axle housings, differential casings, or other structural elements of axles that are manufactured through casting processes using iron alloys.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, which also falls under "Other" parts for vehicles of heading 8703, lies solely in the material composition. While the sibling category might encompass parts made from steel, aluminum, or composite materials, this specific subheading is exclusively for those manufactured from cast iron. Therefore, the material dictates the precise classification.

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS structure, it does not have further subcategories. Classification under 8708.50.81.00 is final once the item is identified as a part of a drive-axle or non-driving axle, intended for vehicles of heading 8703, and confirmed to be made of cast iron. This ensures that all cast iron axle components for these specific motor vehicles are consistently classified under this designation.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8708.50.81.00?
HTS code 8708.50.81.00 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 8708.50.81.00?
This classification covers Of cast iron. It is a subcategory of Other:.
›What is the import duty rate for 8708.50.81.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 8708.50.81.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is Free.
›What unit of quantity is used for 8708.50.81.00?
Imports under HTS 8708.50.81.00 are measured in kg.

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