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U.S. imports of drive axles with differential & non-driving axles for motor vehicles (HS 870850) totaled $523.4M in April 2026, traded with 51 countries.
Importers of Drive Axles with Differential & Non-Driving Axles for Motor Vehicles paid $52.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $309.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDrive axles incorporating a differential and non-driving axles — along with their parts including spindles, half-shafts, and cast iron components — are classified across an extensive set of 10-digit lines that stratify by vehicle type (passenger car, commercial vehicle, agricultural tractor) and component form. Mexico leads supply, with Japan and South Korea also prominent, consistent with the geographic concentration of driveline manufacturing for North American assembly programs. The breadth of the heading means misclassification risk is elevated: importers must determine whether an article is a complete drive axle assembly, a non-driving axle, or a discrete part such as a spindle (8708509110) or cast iron housing (8708508100, 8708509300).
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Half-shafts and drive shafts that are integral components of a drive axle assembly are generally classifiable as parts of drive axles under this heading. However, standalone propeller shafts or cardan shafts may be more appropriately classified under heading 8708 at a different subheading. The classification turns on whether the article is specifically designed as part of the differential-equipped drive axle system; a licensed customs broker should review technical drawings and supplier documentation before filing.
The US schedule carves out dedicated lines for cast iron parts of drive axles — 8708508100 for vehicles of heading 8703 and 8708509300 for other motor vehicles — separate from steel forgings, spindles, and residual parts. This distinction matters because cast iron articles may have different Section 232 tariff treatment and are sometimes subject to separate antidumping proceedings. Importers should confirm the material composition of housings and brackets before selecting a 10-digit line.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $206.6M | $155.8M | -$50.8M |
| CANADA | $32.7M | $58.4M | +$25.8M |
| JAPAN | $75.4M | $969K | -$74.5M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $61.9M | $140K | -$61.8M |
| GERMANY | $46.9M | $3.8M | -$43.1M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8708508900 | PARTS MOTR VEH,PRTS 8703, DRIVE AXLES | $166.3M | 11.62% | $13.7M |
| 8708509900 | PARTS OF MOTOR VEH,NESOI OTHER VEHICLE DRIVE AXLES | $98.6M | 21.94% | $11.3M |
| 8708508500 | PARTS OF MOTOR VEH,NESOI, 8703:1/2 & DRV SHFT | $82.6M | 20.97% | $10.4M |
| 8708506100 | DRIVE AXLES WITH DIFFERENTIAL FOR VEHICLES, NESOI | $58.3M | 21.37% | $5.0M |
| 8708508100 | CAST IRON PARTS OF MOTOR VEHICLES, 8703, DRIVE AXL | $25.1M | 26.07% | $1.8M |
| 8708505110 | DRIVE AXLES WITH DIFFERENTIAL FOR VEHICLES,OF 8703 | $21.6M | 8.68% | $1.5M |
| 8708506500 | NON-DRIVING AXLES FOR VEHICLES, NESOI | $17.9M | 25.79% | $4.0M |
| 8708509500 | PARTS OF MOTOR VEH,NESOI, OTHERMV:1/2 & DRV SHFT | $14.1M | 19.94% | $710K |
| 8708501110 | DRIVE AXLES WITH DIFFERENTIAL FOR TRACTORS FOR AGR | $9.9M | 11.10% | $730K |
| 8708509300 | CAST IRON PARTS OF OTH MR VEHICLES, DRIVE AXLES | $9.2M | 25.37% | $532K |
| 8708505150 | NON-DRIVING AXLES FOR VEH OF HD 8703 | $7.4M | 12.62% | $628K |
| 8708509150 | PARTS OF NON-DRIVING AXLES FOR VEHICLES, NESOI | $3.9M | 21.67% | $639K |
| 8708507000 | PARTS OF DRIVE AXLES ETC AND FOR TRACT, FOR AG USE | $3.9M | 14.23% | $460K |
| 8708503110 | DRIVE AXLES WITH DIFFERENTIAL FOR TRACTORS, NESOI | $2.1M | 22.48% | $468K |
| 8708507500 | PARTS OF NON-DRIVING AXLES FOR OTHER TRACTORS | $705K | 22.27% | $138K |
| 8708509110 | SPINDLES FOR NON-DRIVE AXLES FOR VEHICLES, NESOI | $619K | 35.16% | $214K |
| 8708507900 | PARTS OF NON-DRIVING AXLES S FOR VEH OF HD 8703 | $448K | 39.07% | $167K |
| 8708501150 | NON-DRIVING AXLES FOR TRACT, FOR AG USE | $353K | 10.00% | $35K |
| 8708503150 | NON-DRIVING AXLES FOR OTHER TRACTORS | $293K | 27.60% | $81K |
PARTS MOTR VEH,PRTS 8703, DRIVE AXLES
PARTS OF MOTOR VEH,NESOI OTHER VEHICLE DRIVE AXLES
PARTS OF MOTOR VEH,NESOI, 8703:1/2 & DRV SHFT
DRIVE AXLES WITH DIFFERENTIAL FOR VEHICLES, NESOI
CAST IRON PARTS OF MOTOR VEHICLES, 8703, DRIVE AXL
DRIVE AXLES WITH DIFFERENTIAL FOR VEHICLES,OF 8703
NON-DRIVING AXLES FOR VEHICLES, NESOI
PARTS OF MOTOR VEH,NESOI, OTHERMV:1/2 & DRV SHFT
DRIVE AXLES WITH DIFFERENTIAL FOR TRACTORS FOR AGR
CAST IRON PARTS OF OTH MR VEHICLES, DRIVE AXLES
NON-DRIVING AXLES FOR VEH OF HD 8703
PARTS OF NON-DRIVING AXLES FOR VEHICLES, NESOI
PARTS OF DRIVE AXLES ETC AND FOR TRACT, FOR AG USE
DRIVE AXLES WITH DIFFERENTIAL FOR TRACTORS, NESOI
PARTS OF NON-DRIVING AXLES FOR OTHER TRACTORS
SPINDLES FOR NON-DRIVE AXLES FOR VEHICLES, NESOI
PARTS OF NON-DRIVING AXLES S FOR VEH OF HD 8703
NON-DRIVING AXLES FOR TRACT, FOR AG USE
NON-DRIVING AXLES FOR OTHER TRACTORS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8708507200 | PARTS AND ACESSORIES FOR DRIVE AXLES | $129.7M |
| 8708504110 | DRIVE AXLES WITH DIFFERNTL FOR VEHICLES,NESOI | $79.3M |
| 8708502110 | DRIVE AXLES WITH DIFFERNTL FOR TRACTORS | $22.4M |
| 8708504150 | NON-DRIVING AXLES AND PARTS FOR VEHICLES,NESOI | $11.4M |
| 8708502150 | NON-DRIVING AXLES AND PARTS FOR TRACTORS | $290K |
PARTS AND ACESSORIES FOR DRIVE AXLES
13.8M no
DRIVE AXLES WITH DIFFERNTL FOR VEHICLES,NESOI
400.3K no
DRIVE AXLES WITH DIFFERNTL FOR TRACTORS
1.4M no
NON-DRIVING AXLES AND PARTS FOR VEHICLES,NESOI
295.5K no
NON-DRIVING AXLES AND PARTS FOR TRACTORS
8.7K no
PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG >1500 NOV 3M CC
HS 870323
PASS VEH W/SPK-IG AND ELEC MOTOR,NOT CHRGD BY PLUG
HS 870340
MTR VEH TRANS GDS SPK IG IN C P ENG, GVW NOV 5 MTN
HS 870431
PASS MTR VEH,SPARK IGN ENG, >1000CC BUT =<1500CC
HS 870322
PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG > 3000 CC
HS 870324
PTS & ACCESS OF BODIES OF MOTOR VEHICLES, NESOI
HS 870829
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $171.3M | $119.5M | -$51.8M |
| DETROIT, MI | $34.3M | $38.7M | +$4.3M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $54.2M | $1.6M | -$52.7M |