Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States · HTS code · HS 8708.80

8708.80.03

8708.80.03: Suspension systems and shock absorbers: For tractors suitable for agricultural use: mcPherson struts

Suspension systems and shock absorbers

Not declarable on its own: use one of its 1 subdivisions Data: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States · checked on 24 October 2026

  1. 8708 Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705:
  2. 8708.80 Suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock absorbers):
  3. Suspension systems (including shock absorbers):
  4. For tractors suitable for agricultural use:
  5. 8708.80.03 McPherson struts

What you pay

Importing into USA

Customs duty Free standard rate depends on the country of origin
Additional duties and charges 7 additional measures
VAT no federal VAT; a Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464 % is charged on formal entries
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US additional duties of HTS chapter 99 in force on 22 October 2026 are included (Section 301, 232, 338 and 201). IEEPA duties are no longer collected after the Supreme Court ruling of February 2026. Conditional exemptions (US content, end use, metal share) are not computed: check the provision.

Additional duties and import rules

Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.

Additional duties and charges 7

  • Additional dutySection 301 — China — technology transfer, IP and innovation (2018 actions and 2024 four-year review) 25%
    Applies to goods from
    China
    In force
    from 24 September 2018
    Legal act
    HTSUS 9903.88.03
  • Additional dutySection 232 — Passenger vehicles, light trucks and parts 25%
    Applies to goods from
    all countries except Japan, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, South Korea, Taiwan
    In force
    from 3 May 2025
    Legal act
    HTSUS 9903.94.05
  • Additional dutySection 232 — Passenger vehicles, light trucks and parts 10%
    Applies to goods from
    United Kingdom
    In force
    from 30 June 2025
    Legal act
    HTSUS 9903.94.32
  • Additional dutySection 232 — Passenger vehicles, light trucks and parts 15%
    Applies to goods from
    Japan
    In force
    from 16 September 2025
    Legal act
    HTSUS 9903.94.43
  • Additional dutySection 232 — Passenger vehicles, light trucks and parts 15%
    Applies to goods from
    Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia and 19 more
    In force
    from 25 September 2025
    Legal act
    HTSUS 9903.94.53
  • Additional dutySection 232 — Passenger vehicles, light trucks and parts 15%
    Applies to goods from
    South Korea
    In force
    from 4 December 2025
    Legal act
    HTSUS 9903.94.63
  • Additional dutySection 232 — Passenger vehicles, light trucks and parts 15%
    Applies to goods from
    Taiwan
    In force
    from 1 May 2026
    Legal act
    HTSUS 9903.94.67

Same subheading in other tariffs

8708.80 Suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers)

UK 2% – 4% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines · average 3% EU 3% – 4.5% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 3.8% Türkiye 3% – 70% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 30.2% Canada Free – 6% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 3.4% Mexico Free – 25% Third-country duty 13 tariff lines · average 8.1% Brazil 18% Third-country duty 1 tariff line Argentina 18% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines Peru Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines New Zealand Free – 5% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 1.3% Japan Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line Taiwan 15% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines GCC 5% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line Norway Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines North Macedonia Free – 10% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 2.2% Nigeria 10% Third-country duty 1 tariff line

USA lines: 8708.80

Binding rulings for similar goods

Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.

  • N362278 U.S. CBP 7 July 2026 · 8708.80.65.90

    The tariff classification and country of origin of automotive ball joints

  • N360729 U.S. CBP 7 May 2026 · 8708.80.65.90

    The tariff classification and country of origin of a stabilizer link

  • N360021 U.S. CBP 16 April 2026 · 8708.80.65.90

    The tariff classification and country of origin of control arms

  • N359707 U.S. CBP 7 April 2026 · 8708.80.65.90

    The tariff classification of steel collars from Japan

27 rulings in total for this code

Legal notes

Subheading note

1. Subheading 870822 covers:

  1. (a) front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows, framed; and

  2. (b) front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows, whether or not framed, incorporating heating devices or other electrical or electronic devices,

when suitable for use solely or principally with the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705.

Chapter notes: Chapter 87 →

HTS code 8708.80.03 is a line of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States under HS subheading 8708.80 (suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers)).

The general duty is free, and quantities are declared in p/st.

For the same subheading, the UK duty is 2%–4%, the EU duty is 3%–4.5%, the Türkiye duty is 3%–70%, the Canada duty is 0%–6%, the Mexico duty is 0%–25%, the Brazil duty is 18%, the Argentina duty is 18%, the Peru duty is free, the New Zealand duty is 0%–5%, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is 15%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 0%–10% and the Nigeria duty is 10%.

The United States imported goods of subheading 8708.80 worth US$6bn in 2024; the largest supplier was Mexico.

Questions and answers

What is the USA import duty for HTS code 8708.80.03?

The general duty in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is free; the supplementary unit is p/st. Preferential rates for goods from agreement countries, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Where does the United States import these goods from?

For subheading 8708.80 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was Mexico (US$2bn), followed by China.

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