HTS 8511.40.00 · Vehicles and auto parts
Import duty on starter motors from Germany
Starter motors imported from Germany under HTS 8511.40.00 pay a total duty rate of about 10% of customs value for entries on November 4, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of 2.5%, plus Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) (9903.05.39) at 7.5% (10% total). The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.
Pending: Adjusting Imports of Robotics, Industrial Machinery, and Their Parts and Components (effective November 2, 2026); Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components (effective October 28, 2026). Published but not yet in the HTS revision used here.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, checked November 4, 2026.
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Line-by-line breakdown
HTS 8511.40.00.00, $10,000 customs value, shipped by ocean, entered November 4, 2026.
| Line | HTS / Chapter 99 | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN, column 1 general) | 8511.40.00.00 | 2.5% | $250.00 |
| Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) adds 7.5% so base + additional = 10% | 9903.05.39 | 7.5% (10% total) | $750.00 |
| Section 232 — medium- and heavy-duty vehicles Not a part of a medium- or heavy-duty vehicle, so the Section 232 truck-parts duty doesn't apply (U.S. note 38(l)). Other duties still apply. | 9903.74.11 | Excluded | $0.00 |
| Section 232 — automobiles and parts Not a part of a passenger vehicle or light truck, so the Section 232 auto-parts duty doesn't apply (U.S. note 33(h)). Other duties still apply. | 9903.94.06 | Excluded | $0.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee 19 CFR 24.23 · FY2027 | 0.3464% | $34.64 | |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee 19 CFR 24.24 · ocean shipments | 0.125% | $12.50 | |
| Total duty and fees | $1,047.14 | ||
Estimate only, not a binding ruling. AD/CVD, quota and agency fees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tariff on starter motors from Germany?
Which Chapter 99 tariffs apply to starter motors from Germany?
- 9903.05.39: Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies), 7.5% (10% total)
Are there exemptions for starter motors from Germany?
- Section 232 — medium- and heavy-duty vehicles does not apply here (9903.74.11): Not a part of a medium- or heavy-duty vehicle, so the Section 232 truck-parts duty doesn't apply (U.S. note 38(l)). Other duties still apply.
- Section 232 — automobiles and parts does not apply here (9903.94.06): Not a part of a passenger vehicle or light truck, so the Section 232 auto-parts duty doesn't apply (U.S. note 33(h)). Other duties still apply.
- 9903.05.88 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles of civil aircraft (all aircraft other than military aircraft); their engines, parts and components; their other parts, components and subassemblies; and ground flight simulators and their parts and components, as provided for in subdivision (d) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
- 9903.05.91 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are donations by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, such as food, clothing and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering
- 9903.05.92 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are informational materials, including but not limited to publications, films, posters, phonograph records, photographs, microfilms, microfiche, tapes, compact disks, CD ROMs, artworks and news wire feeds
- 9903.74.10 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
- 9903.94.53 may apply if the goods qualify: Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less
Do starter motors need a permit or other agency filing?
Are there antidumping or countervailing duties on starter motors from Germany?
Starter motors from other countries
Related products from Germany
See the full HTS heading: HTS 8511.