8708.50.89.00—Drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles; parts thereof, otherGeneral
2.5%
Units
No.
Column 2
25%
Special
Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
HTS 8708.50.89.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles; parts thereof, other. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof, Section XVII: Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Associated Transport Equipment, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 21 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently stack on top of the base rate, and 6 active AD/CVD orders flag this code.
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Chapter 99 overlays that stack on the base rate
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.74.08 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.74.09 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.74.10 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| 9903.74.11 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| 9903.94.05 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.94.06 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| 9903.94.07 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.94.32 | section_232 | 10% |
| 9903.94.33 | section_232 | 10% |
| 9903.94.42 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| 9903.94.43 | section_232 | 15% |
| 9903.94.44 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| 9903.94.45 | section_232 | 15% |
| 9903.94.52 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| 9903.94.53 | section_232 | 15% |
| 9903.94.54 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| 9903.94.55 | section_232 | 15% |
| 9903.94.62 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| 9903.94.63 | section_232 | 15% |
| 9903.94.64 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| 9903.94.65 | section_232 | 15% |
Active orders that may apply to imports under this HTS code. HTS coverage is advisory — actual scope depends on each order's product description. Run the AD/CVD lookup → to check whether your specific shipment is in scope.
Ball Bearings and Parts Thereof
Certain Bearings
Ball Bearings and Parts Thereof
Certain Bearings
Certain Bearings
Certain Bearings
Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
The tariff classification of power train flanges from Japan
The tariff classification of differential components from China
The tariff classification of automotive shafts and components from Mexico.
The tariff classification of automotive components from Mexico.
The tariff classification of a differential sub assembly from South Korea
Source: CBP CROSS (view all rulings on rulings.cbp.gov →)
HTS 8708.50.89.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles; parts thereof, other. It belongs to Chapter 87 of the HTSUS.
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 8708.50.89.00 is 2.5%. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
Yes. Imports of HTS 8708.50.89.00 from countries party to a trade program (such as USMCA, KORUS, GSP, or the African Growth and Opportunity Act) may qualify for the special rate: Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). Eligibility depends on rules of origin and certification.
The Column 2 rate for HTS 8708.50.89.00 is 25%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Yes — HTS 8708.50.89.00 is covered by section_232 provision 9903.74.08 (The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25%). 20 additional overlays also touch this code. Open the code page for the full overlay stack with effective dates and country scopes.
Yes — 6 AD/CVD orders flag this code: A-412-801 (AD, United Kingdom), A-588-804 (AD, Japan), A-428-801 (AD, Germany) plus 3 more. Open the code page for deposit rates, scope determinations, and the linked case lookups.
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