U.S. imports of Suspension Shock Absorbers for Motor Vehicles (HS 870880) totaled $520.0M in August 2026, imported from 68 countries.
Importers of Suspension Shock Absorbers for Motor Vehicles paid $60.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.04% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMcPherson struts and other suspension shock absorbers — along with their parts including beam hanger brackets and cast iron components — are classified across twelve 10-digit lines distinguishing strut type, vehicle application, and material. China is subject to Section 301 tariffs on these goods, and antidumping proceedings have historically targeted shock absorbers from certain origins, making duty-order screening a standard step for importers. Mexico leads supply, with China and Canada also prominent.
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38.0K import shipments a month
The US schedule provides separate lines for McPherson struts — 8708800300 for agricultural tractor applications and 8708801300 for other vehicles — distinct from conventional shock absorbers (8708800500 for tractors, 8708801600 for other vehicles). McPherson struts combine the shock absorber and suspension spring perch into a single structural unit, and this functional distinction drives the separate classification. Importers should confirm the design with engineering documentation to avoid misclassification.
Importers should query the CBP ADD/CVD module for active antidumping and countervailing duty orders covering shock absorbers, particularly from China. Section 301 tariffs also apply to Chinese-origin goods under this heading. Because scope language in shock absorber orders can be product-specific — sometimes limited to certain vehicle types or construction methods — a scope ruling request or review by a licensed customs broker is advisable before committing to a sourcing decision.
Subheading 6 of 15 in heading 8708
Subheading 870880 · $520.0M of $7.4B
ImportsExports
Imports
$520.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$186.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.8B of Suspension Shock Absorbers for Motor Vehicles and exported $2.1B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Canada together supply 52% of it. China pays 43.9% duty; Canada 1.8%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
35.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.04% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8708806590 | Othr Parts for Suspension System, NESOI | $295.9M | 11.85% | 65.44% | $35.1M |
| 8708801690 | Suspension Shock Absorbers for Vehicles, NESOI | $168.2M | 10.43% | 55.53% | $17.5M |
| 8708801300 | Suspension Shock Absorbers for Vehc, Mcpher Struts | $16.5M | 24.40% | 80.04% | $4.0M |
| 8708806000 | Cast Iron Parts Motor Vehicles, 8701 to 8705, Ss | $9.8M | 20.73% | 87.70% | $2.0M |
| 8708801610 | Assmbls Wdth Gt94.0cm Lt119.4cm, Whl Travl Lt12.7cm | $4.4M | 21.84% | 87.38% | $962K |
| 8708800500 | Other Suspension Shocks for Tractors for Agric Use | $3.1M | 14.75% | 61.03% | $453K |
| 8708805500 | Parts of Tractors, NESOI, Ex Agr Use:prts Suspn Syst | $1.9M | 5.47% | 21.54% | $104K |
| 8708806510 | Beam Hanger Brackets, NESOI, of Motor Vehicles, NESOI | $992K | 10.56% | 32.36% | $105K |
| 8708805100 | Parts of Tractors for Agr Use:prts for Suspn Systm | $709K | 13.89% | 78.56% | $99K |
| 8708800300 | Mcpherson Struts Shocks for Tractors for Agric Use | $2K | 24.99% | 100.00% | $520 |
| 8708801600 | Suspension Shock Absorbers for Vehicles, NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
Beam Hanger Brackets, NESOI, of Motor Vehicles, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8708807000 | Parts and Acessories for Suspension Systems | $117.4M |
| 8708800050 | Suspension Shock Absorbers for Vehicles, NESOI | $47.3M |
| 8708800010 | Suspension Shock Absorbers for Tractors for Ag Use | $21.8M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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