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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of clutches & shaft couplings (including universal joints) (SITC 74860) totaled $43.6M in April 2026, traded with 53 countries.
Importers of Clutches & Shaft Couplings (Including Universal Joints) paid $7.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 20% on $36.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Clutches & Shaft Couplings (Including Universal Joints) imports of $43.6M in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $39.4M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataClutches, shaft couplings, and universal joints transmit or interrupt torque between rotating shafts in automotive, agricultural, aerospace, and industrial drive systems, with product specifications — torque rating, misalignment tolerance, and material — varying sharply by end-use. Universal joints for automotive driveshafts and flexible disc couplings for pump systems occupy distinct market segments despite sharing this heading. Importers should be aware that certain automotive-grade couplings from specific origins may carry Section 301 exposure, and that OEM versus aftermarket designation can affect valuation methodology.
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The distinction typically rests on design geometry and end-use documentation. Automotive universal joints (Cardan-type, with cross-and-bearing assemblies) are often identifiable by part numbers cross-referenced to vehicle applications, while industrial couplings are specified by shaft diameter and torque rating. Both fall within this SITC heading, but the corresponding HTS subheadings may differ, affecting duty rates.
Yes. When related-party transactions exist between an OEM supplier and a US importer, CBP may scrutinize the declared transaction value and require a test-value or computed-value analysis. Aftermarket importers purchasing at arm's length generally have a more straightforward valuation basis, but must still document that the price is not influenced by any relationship between buyer and seller.
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