HTS subheading · chapter 84
8483.10
Transmission shafts (including camshafts and crankshafts) and cranks
Analysis
Subheading 8483.10 covers transmission shafts (including camshafts and crankshafts) and cranks, within heading 8483. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 3 US tariff lines below it are national.
1 of its 3 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (33%) and 2 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 2.5%. The median line pays 2.5%.
The US splits it as follows: 8483.10.10 for designed for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal… (2.5%), 8483.10.30 for camshafts and crankshafts: other (2.5%) and 8483.10.50 for transmission shafts (including camshafts and crankshafts) and cranks… (duty-free).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336310) and Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8483.10.10 | Designed for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines or rotary engines | 2.5% |
| 8483.10.30 | Camshafts and crankshafts: other | 2.5% |
| 8483.10.50 | Transmission shafts (including camshafts and crankshafts) and cranks: other transmission shafts and cranks | Free |