8483.60.40—Clutches and universal joints
General duty rate
2.8%
Across 2 10-digit lines
Coverage on this page
Up one level: 8483.60 — Clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints): (subheading)
Plain-English explanation
HTS 8483.60.40 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Clutches and universal joints. It sits in Chapter 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof, Section XVI: Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such Articles and rolls up 2 10-digit statistical lines, all with a general duty rate of 2.8%. 6 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently touch one or more lines under this tariff item.
10-digit lines under 8483.60.40(2)
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Tariff modifications(6)
Chapter 99 overlays touching one or more lines under 8483.60.40
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.81.91 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + a duty of 50% upon the value of the steel content. |
| 9903.81.92 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading. |
| 9903.81.98 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.81.86 |
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 8483.60.40 cover?
HTS 8483.60.40 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Clutches and universal joints. It belongs to Chapter 84 and rolls up 2 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8483.60.40?
Every 10-digit line under HTS 8483.60.40 carries a general (Column 1) duty rate of 2.8%. Section 301, Section 232, and AD/CVD overlays may stack on top of this rate at the per-line level — open a specific 10-digit code to see its complete tariff stack.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 8483.60.40?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader tariff item HTS 8483.60.40 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 8483.60.40?
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