Analysis
Subheading 8708.93 covers clutches and parts thereof, within heading 8708. 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 4 US tariff lines below it are national.
2 of its 4 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (50%) and 2 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 2.5%. The median line pays 1.25%.
The US splits it as follows: 8708.93.15 for for tractors suitable for agricultural use: clutches (duty-free), 8708.93.30 for for tractors suitable for agricultural use: other (duty-free), 8708.93.60 for for other vehicles: clutches (2.5%) and 8708.93.75 for for other vehicles: other (2.5%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111) and Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (336350). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8708.93.15 | For tractors suitable for agricultural use: clutches | Free |
| 8708.93.30 | For tractors suitable for agricultural use: other | Free |
| 8708.93.60 | For other vehicles: clutches | 2.5% |
| 8708.93.75 | For other vehicles: other | 2.5% |