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U.S. imports of drive axles with differential for motor vehicles (SITC 78435) totaled $523.4M in April 2026, traded with 51 countries.
Importers of Drive Axles with Differential 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 with differentials — whether supplied as standalone units or integrated with additional transmission components — are load-bearing driveline parts that directly affect vehicle performance specifications, making precise engineering tolerances a key procurement criterion. The heading covers axles destined for tractors, passenger cars, trucks, and other road motor vehicles, so the end-use vehicle type is a primary classification factor. Section 232 tariff exposure is a live compliance consideration for this category, and importers should confirm applicability by origin and specific HTS line.
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The heading explicitly covers drive axles with differentials 'whether or not provided with other transmission components,' so the presence of ancillary parts such as half-shafts or reduction gears does not disqualify the unit from this classification, provided the differential remains the essential functional element. Complex integrated assemblies should be reviewed with a customs broker to confirm classification.
Importers generally need to provide technical specifications identifying the vehicle category (e.g., passenger car, tractor, heavy truck) for which the axle is designed, along with the manufacturer's part number and any applicable engineering drawings. This documentation supports both correct tariff classification and any end-use certificate requirements.
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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 |
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