8708.50.51
For vehicles of heading 8703
This code covers parts and accessories for motor vehicles, specifically drive or non-drive axles for vehicles of a certain type. Use this code when importing these axle components, keeping in mind a general duty of 2.5% applies, with potential for free duty depending on the country of origin and any applicable trade agreements, as detailed within Chapter 87.

Detailed information for HTS Code 8708.50.51
This section covers parts and accessories for motor vehicles, specifically drive or non-driving axles with differentials, designed for vehicles of a certain type. The 8708.50.51 code identifies these axles when intended for use with vehicles described in 8703. Reporting is further divided by axle type: 8708.50.51.10 covers drive axles with differentials, while 8708.50.51.50 covers non-driving axles; choose the suffix that accurately reflects the specific axle being reported.
| Chapter | Chapter 87 - Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof |
| Section | Section XVII - Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Associated Transport Equipment |
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2.50%
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 8708.50.51 and its subdivisions (8708.50.51.10 & 8708.50.51.50) is 2.50%, applying to imports from countries without a specific trade agreement with the U.S. However, several countries (A*, AU, B, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) qualify for a free (0%) duty rate under eligible Free Trade Agreements or preference programs. Reporting units are specified as "No.", "No.", or "kg" depending on the specific item being reported. The section is not specified.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 25%
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Code subdivisions
8708.50.51.10
Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705: > Drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles; parts thereof: > Drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles: > For vehicles of heading 8703 > Drive axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components
8708.50.51.50
Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705: > Drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles; parts thereof: > Drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles: > For vehicles of heading 8703 > Non-driving axles
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