U.S. imports of Motor Vehicle Steering & Suspension Components (Except Springs) (NAICS 336330) totaled $1.9B in August 2026, imported from 88 countries.
Importers of Motor Vehicle Steering & Suspension Components (Except Springs) paid $140.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.31% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSteering gear assemblies, rack-and-pinion units, control arms, ball joints, and related suspension hardware—excluding springs—are the core products in this NAICS category, supplying OEM assembly lines and the automotive aftermarket alike. Parts here are subject to Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum content, which affects landed cost calculations for importers sourcing machined or cast components from overseas. Classification precision matters because steering and suspension parts can overlap with HTS chapters covering both complete assemblies and individual components, making correct tariff line selection a recurring compliance challenge.
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77.5K import shipments a month
Many steering and suspension parts contain significant steel or aluminum content and may be subject to Section 232 tariffs. Importers should confirm the applicable HTS classification and whether any product-specific exclusions apply, as the tariff exposure can vary by component type and country of origin.
Customs classification turns on whether the imported item functions as a complete or incomplete assembly versus a discrete component. A fully assembled rack-and-pinion unit may classify differently than individual tie rods or control arms. Consulting a licensed customs broker is advisable when the line between assembly and part is unclear.
National industry 1 of 1 in naics industry 33633
National industry 336330 · $1.9B of $1.9B
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Japan together supply 61% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns for NAICS to the 4-digit level only. See NAICS 3363 for those.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Imports
$1.9BYoY · free account
Exports
$1.0BYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $21.4B of Motor Vehicle Steering & Suspension Components (Except Springs) and exported $11.6B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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