Chapter 87 · Vehicles other than railway; parts and accessories · Section 17
HS Code 8708.94
Steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof
Heading 8708: Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705
US duty (general)
Free - 2.5%
US HTS lines
6
EU CN codes
5
UK commodity codes
14
Unit
No., kg
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1596 · updated 2026-09-10 · sources
United States - HTS lines under 8708.94
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8708.94.10 |
Steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof > Steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes > For tractors suitable for agricultural use |
Free | - | Free | No. |
| 8708.94.50 |
Steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof > Steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes > For other vehicles |
2.5% | Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | No. |
| 8708.94.60 |
Steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof > Parts > For tractors suitable for agricultural use |
Free | - | Free | No. |
| 8708.94.65 |
Steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof > Parts > For other tractors (except road tractors) |
Free | - | 27.5% | No. |
| 8708.94.70 |
Parts > For other vehicles > Of cast iron |
Free | - | Free | kg |
| 8708.94.75 |
Parts > For other vehicles > Other 2 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
2.5% | Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | No., kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 8708.94
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8708 94 91 | Of closed-die forged steel | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8708 94 20 | For the industrial assembly of: Vehicles of heading 8703; Vehicles of heading 8704 with either a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2500 cm3 or with a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2800 cm3; Vehicles of heading 8705 | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8708 94 35 | Steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8708 94 99 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8708 94 00 | Steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 8708.94
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8708 94 00 00 | Steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8708 94 20 00 | For the industrial assembly of: Vehicles of heading|8703; Vehicles of heading|8704|with either a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2|500|cm$3|or with a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2|800|cm$3; Vehicles of heading|8705 | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8708 94 35 00 | Steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8708 94 91 00 | Of closed-die forged steel | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8708 94 99 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8708 94 99 10 | Hub gear made of cold rolled carbon steel (per ASTM A1008), molded into the plastic and pressed on pinion, with: -an outer diameter of 81,2 mm or more, but not more than 82,55 mm, -an inner diameter of 25,9 mm or more, but not more than 25,97 mm, -a height of the lower side of inner diameter of 11,63 mm or more, but not more than 12,13 mm, -a height of the upper side of inner diameter of 3,25 mm or more, but not more than 3,5 mm, -an overall height of 11,63 mm or more, but not more than 19,5 mm for use in the manufacture of vehicle's steering system | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8708 94 99 20 | Intermediate steering shaft forming part of the steering column with: -a torsional rigidity of 25 Nm/degree or more, -a tubular male shaft in welded carbon steel tube (per GB/T 699 grade 20), -a tubular female shaft in welded carbon steel tube (per with GB/T 699 grade 20), -two spiders universal joint made of chromium alloy steel (per GB/T 5216 grade 20CrMnTiH), -a length in nominal telescope position of 396 mm or more but not more than 467 mm, -a coupling interface on both ends with internal toothing, -two cardan joints on both sides, -a telescope shaft function with a range of 74 mm or more but not more than 115 mm, for use in the manufacture of vehicle's steering system | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8708 94 99 30 | Lower assist shaft as part of the steering column made of carbon steel (per GB/T699 grade 45 or JIS G4051 grade S45C) with: -an ultimate torsional strength load of 325 Nm or more and Johnson Apparent Elastic Limit (J.A.E.L) values of 275 Nm or more, -a length of 66,39 mm or more but not more than 88,64 mm, -an outer diameter of 27,47 mm or more but not more than 28,38 mm, -an inner hole of diameter 6,50 mm or more but not more than 6,58 mm, -an external 26-teeth spline with major diameter 21,18 mm or more but not more than 21,44 mm, -a knurling on a part of outer surface of major diameter 26,0 mm or more but not more than 26,1 mm, -with or without an external 24-tooth spline and with a major diameter 24,75 mm or more but not more than 25 mm, for use in the manufacture of vehicle's steering system | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8708 94 99 40 | Upper assist shaft as part of the steering column made of carbon steel (per GB/T699 grade 45) with: -an ultimate torsional strength load of 325 Nm or more and Johnson Apparent Elastic Limit (J.A.E.L) values of 275 Nm or more, -a length of 165,3 mm or more but not more than 204,2 mm, -an outer diameter of 22,87 mm or more but not more than 22,92 mm, -an internal hole of diameter 6,50 or more but not more than 6,58 mm, -an external spline, for use in the manufacture of vehicle's steering system | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8708 94 99 50 | Lower shaft as part of the steering column made of aluminium alloy (per ASTM B221M grade 6105), air quenched and tempered with: -an ultimate torsional strength of 260 Nm or more, -a length of 296,7 mm or more but not more than 297,8 mm, -an external 18-tooth spline on all shaft length with major diameter of 28,7 mm or more but not more than 29 mm, -an 18-tooth internal spline with a minor diameter of 19,7 mm or more but not more than 20 mm, for use in the manufacture of vehicle's steering system | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8708 94 99 60 | Torsion bar as part of the steering column made of carbon alloy steel (per SAE J1268, grade 5160H of modified chemistry for carbon content of 0,53 or more, but not more than 0,56) with: -a shaft torsional stiffness of 2,5 Nm/degree or more but not more than 2,7 Nm/degree, -a length of 107,75 mm or more but not more than 108,25 mm, -an outer diameter of 6,38 mm or more but not more than 6,42 mm, -two external 18-tooth splines on both shaft ends with a major diameter of 6,70 mm or more but not more than 6,85 mm, as interface to pressing with matting input and output shafts, -entire surface shot peened, for use in the manufacture of vehicle's steering system | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8708 94 99 70 | Tubular steering shaft as part of the steering column made of carbon steel welded tube (per EN 10305/2, E235 C or GB/T699 grade 20) with: -an ultimate torsional strength of 300 Nm or more and Johnson Apparent Elastic Limit (J.A.E.L) values of 275 Nm or more, -a length of 245,48 mm or more but not more than 287,5 mm, -an outer diameter of 23,95 mm or more but not more than 32,25 mm, -an interface for steering wheel connection either in a form of an external 40-tooth spline with major diameter of 17,1 mm or more but not more than 17,5 mm and an internal thread M12x1,75-6H or in a form of an external hexagon with a short diagonal of 15,05 mm or more but not more than 15,35mm and an internal thread M10x1.5-6H, -an interface either in a form of an internal 10-tooth spline of length of 98.0 mm or more but not more than 160 mm, with minor diameter of 16,1 mm or more but not more than 16,4 mm or in a form of an internal 48-tooth spline of length of 151 mm or more but not more than 160 mm, with minor diameter of 23,2 mm or more but not more than 23,3 mm, for use in the manufacture of vehicle's steering system | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8708 94 99 80 | Blank assembly worm gear, consisting of a hub of carbon steel (GB/T 699 grade 25 or DIN EN 10277 grade 11SMn30) and a ring of cast polyamide 6/12 with: - an outer diameter of 97,35 mm or more, but not more than 102,65 mm, - an inner diameter of 27,91 mm or more, but not more than 27,93 mm, - a height of the hub of 11,75 mm or more, but not more than 12,00 mm, - an overall height of 16,00 mm or more, but not more than 18,00 mm | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8708 94 99 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Not a customs ruling. Classification is determined by the importing country's customs authority and depends on the exact product. This page is reference information from official published schedules, not legal advice. For a binding decision, request a ruling (US: CBP CROSS · UK: HMRC ATaR · EU: BTI).
Other subheadings in 8708
8708.00 8708 Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705
8708.10 Bumpers and parts thereof
8708.21 Safety seat belts
8708.22 Front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows specified in subheading no
8708.29 Other
8708.30 Brakes and servo-brakes; parts thereof
8708.40 Gear boxes and parts thereof
8708.50 Drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components,
8708.70 Road wheels and parts and accessories thereof
8708.80 Suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock absorbers)
8708.91 Radiators and parts thereof
8708.92 Mufflers and exhaust pipes; parts thereof
8708.93 Clutches and parts thereof
8708.94 Steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes; parts thereof
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.