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(CN → US)
| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8708103020 | Doc | 57.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8708990300 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9701990000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9701290000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9703900000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9703100000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Automotive Parts and Accessories
Automotive parts and accessories encompass a broad range of components used for the function, repair, customization, and maintenance of motor vehicles. These items can be categorized based on their purpose and the stage of a vehicle’s lifecycle they address.
Core Categories & Purpose
- Replacement Parts: These are components designed to directly substitute worn or damaged original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts, restoring a vehicle to its original operating condition. Examples include brake pads, filters (oil, air, fuel), spark plugs, belts, hoses, and sensors.
- Performance Parts: Aimed at enhancing a vehicle's capabilities beyond its factory specifications. These modifications often focus on improving engine power, handling, braking, or aesthetics. Common examples include cold air intakes, exhaust systems, suspension upgrades (shocks, springs, sway bars), and turbochargers.
- Accessories: Items added to a vehicle to improve comfort, convenience, safety, or personalization. This category is highly diverse and includes items like floor mats, seat covers, audio systems, navigation systems, roof racks, and lighting enhancements.
- Exterior Parts: Components affecting the vehicle's outward appearance and aerodynamic properties. Examples include body kits, spoilers, grilles, bumpers, headlights, taillights, and wheels.
- Interior Parts: Components enhancing the vehicle's cabin. Examples include steering wheels, shift knobs, gauges, and seat upgrades.
Function
The function of automotive parts and accessories is varied, but generally falls into these categories:
- Operational Maintenance: Ensuring the vehicle runs smoothly and efficiently (e.g., filters, fluids, belts).
- Repair: Restoring functionality to damaged or failed components.
- Performance Enhancement: Increasing power, improving handling, or reducing weight.
- Safety Improvement: Enhancing braking, visibility, or driver awareness.
- Aesthetic Customization: Altering the vehicle's appearance to reflect the owner’s preferences.
Usage Scenarios
- Routine Maintenance: Replacing parts at scheduled intervals to prevent failures and maintain optimal performance.
- Repairing Damage: Addressing issues caused by accidents, wear and tear, or component failure.
- Vehicle Modification: Upgrading components to improve performance or customize the vehicle’s appearance.
- Restoration: Returning a vehicle to its original factory condition.
- Seasonal Adaptation: Using accessories like snow tires or roof racks for specific weather conditions or activities.
Common Types (Examples)
- Engine Parts: Pistons, crankshafts, camshafts, cylinder heads, fuel injectors.
- Brake System Parts: Brake pads, rotors, calipers, brake lines, master cylinders.
- Suspension & Steering Parts: Shocks, struts, springs, control arms, tie rods, steering racks.
- Electrical Parts: Batteries, alternators, starters, sensors, wiring harnesses.
- Lighting: Headlights, taillights, fog lights, LED conversion kits.
- Wheels & Tires: Alloy wheels, performance tires, winter tires.
- Audio & Electronics: Head units, speakers, subwoofers, navigation systems, backup cameras.
- Body & Exterior: Bumpers, spoilers, grilles, side skirts, mirrors.
- Interior Accessories: Seat covers, floor mats, steering wheel covers, shift knobs.
Automotive parts and accessories encompass a range of components used in motor vehicles. The following HS codes are relevant based on the provided information:
- 8708.10.30.20: This HS code falls under Chapter 87, which covers vehicles and their parts and accessories. Specifically, it relates to parts and accessories of motor vehicles (headings 8701 to 8705), focusing on bumpers and parts thereof, specifically steel bumper stampings. The base tariff is 2.5%, with an additional surcharge of 25.0%. After April 2, 2025, the additional surcharge increases to 30%, resulting in a total tariff of 57.5%.
- 8708.99.03.00: Also within Chapter 87, this code covers other parts and accessories of motor vehicles (headings 8701 to 8705). It specifically identifies parts of tractors suitable for agricultural use, such as vibration control goods containing rubber. The base tariff is 0.0%, with an additional surcharge of 25.0%. After April 2, 2025, the additional surcharge increases to 30%, resulting in a total tariff of 55.0%.
It is important to note that the applicable tariff rates are subject to change, particularly regarding the additional surcharges after April 2, 2025. When declaring goods under these HS codes, it is crucial to accurately identify the material composition (e.g., steel, rubber) and the specific application of the part or accessory (e.g., bumpers, tractor parts) to ensure correct classification and avoid potential customs issues.