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Subheading 870850 - Drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles; parts thereof

• Subheading: 870850
• Classification: Drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles; parts thereof
• Date of trade: 2 June 2026
• Date of trade: Change

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VAT Third country duty Supplementary unit Commodity code

• For the industrial assembly of:
  vehicles of heading 8703;
  vehicles of heading 8704 with either a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2 500 cm³ or with a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2 800 cm³;
  vehicles of heading 8705
  87085020
  • Spherical outboard constant velocity joint ball bearing cage, part of the vehicle's drive system, made of material suitable to be carburised with a carbon content of 0.14% or more but not more than 0.57%, forged, turned, punched, milled and hardened
    20%

    2.00 %

     

    8708502015
  • Propeller shaft for torque transmission from the gearbox to the rear axle, consisting of:
    -two cardan rods,
    -central universal joint,
    -central bearing with suspension in a plastic cover,
    -universal joints on both ends of the shaft,
    -slip, tube and end yokes,
    -of a length of 1.4 m or more but not more than 2.4 m,
    for use in the production of goods of chapter 87
    20%

    2.00 %

     

    8708502018
  • Transmission shaft in carbon fibre reinforced plastics consisting of a unique piece without any joint in the middle
    - of a length of 1 m or more but not more than 2 m,
    - of a weight of 6 kg or more but not more than 9 kg
    
    20%

    2.00 %

    p/st

    8708502020
  • Ball-type outboard constant velocity joint housing for transmitting a torque from the engine and transmission to the wheels of motor vehicles, in a form of an outer race, with:
    -6 ball tracks or more but not more than 8, with
    -a thread,
    -an external involute spline with 21 or more but not more than 38 teeth,
    -for running with bearing balls made of steel with a carbon content of 0.48% or more but not more than 0.57%,
    -forged, turned, milled and hardened
    
    20%

    2.00 %

     

    8708502025
  • Inboard constant velocity joint tripod housing, with:
    -an outer diameter of 67.0 mm or more but not more than 99.0 mm,
    -3 cold calibrated roller tracks with a diameter of 29.95 mm or more but not more than 49.2 mm,
    -an external spline with 21 teeth or more but not more than 41,
    -forged, turned, rolled and hardened
    
    20%

    2.00 %

     

    8708502035
  • Double flange bearing of 3rd generation, for motor vehicles,
    - with double-row ball bearing,
    - whether or not with impulse (encoder) ring,
    - whether or not with antilock brake system (abs) sensor,
    - whether or not with mounted screws,
    for use in the manufacture of goods of chapter 87
    20%

    2.00 %

     

    8708502050
  • Inboard constant velocity joint tripod spider, part of the vehicle's drive system, with:
    -3 trunnions with a diameter of 17.128 mm or more but not more than 25.468 mm,
    -forged, turned, broached and hardened
    
    20%

    2.00 %

     

    8708502055
  • Housing of tripod type half shaft inboard joint for transmitting a torque from engine and transmission to wheels of motor vehicles with:
    -an outer diameter of 67.0 mm or more but not more than 84.5 mm,
    -3 cold calibrated roller tracks with a diameter of 29.90 mm or more but not more than 36.60 mm,
    - sealing diameter 34.0 mm or more but not more than 41.0 mm, without lead angle,
    -spline with 21 teeth or more but not more than 35,
    -bearing seat diameter of 25.0 mm or more but not more than 30.0 mm, with or without oil grooves
    
    20%

    2.00 %

     

    8708502070
  • Constant velocity joint assembly for transmitting a torque from engine and transmission to wheels of motor vehicles, consisting of:
    - an inner race with 6 ball tracks or more but not more than 8 for running with the bearing balls with a diameter of 13.0mm or more but not more than 28.0mm,
    - an outer race with 6 ball tracks or more but not more than 8 for running with the bearing balls, made of steel with carbon content of 0.45% or more but not more than 0.58%, with thread and with a spline with 22 teeth or more but not more than 44,
    - a spherical cage keeping bearing balls in the ball tracks of outer race and inner race in proper angular position, made of material suitable for carburising with carbon content of 0.14% or more but not more than 0.55%, and
    - with a grease compartment,
    - capable of working at constant speed at variable articulation angle not higher than 52 degrees
    
    20%

    2.00 %

     

    8708502075
  • Specific pre-assembled or ready-to assemble sections for new mobile cranes
    20%

    2.00 %

     

    8708502080
  • Other
    20%

    2.00 %

     

    8708502090
• Other
  • Drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles
    87085035
    • Specific pre-assembled or ready-to assemble sections for new mobile cranes
      20%

      4.00 %

       

      8708503511
    • Other
      20%

      4.00 %

       

      8708503590
  • Parts
    • Of closed-die forged steel
      87085055
      • Specific pre-assembled or ready-to assemble sections for new mobile cranes
        20%

        4.00 %

         

        8708505511
      • Double flange bearing of 3rd generation, for motor vehicles,
        - with double-row ball bearing,
        - whether or not with impulse (encoder) ring,
        - whether or not with antilock brake system (abs) sensor,
        - whether or not with mounted screws,
        for use in the manufacture of goods of chapter 87
        20%

        4.00 %

         

        8708505520
      • Spherical outboard constant velocity joint ball bearing cage, part of the vehicle's drive system, made of material suitable to be carburised with a carbon content of 0.14% or more but not more than 0.57%, forged, turned, punched, milled and hardened
        20%

        4.00 %

         

        8708505550
      • Other
        • Specific pre-assembled or ready-to assemble sections for new mobile cranes
          20%

          4.00 %

           

          8708505591
        • Other
          20%

          4.00 %

           

          8708505599
    • Other
      • For non-driving axles
        87085091
        • Double flange bearing of 3rd generation, for motor vehicles,
          - with double-row ball bearing,
          - whether or not with impulse (encoder) ring,
          - whether or not with antilock brake system (abs) sensor,
          - whether or not with mounted screws,
          for use in the manufacture of goods of chapter 87
          20%

          4.00 %

           

          8708509110
        • Specific pre-assembled or ready-to assemble sections for new mobile cranes
          20%

          4.00 %

           

          8708509111
        • Other
          20%

          4.00 %

           

          8708509190
      • Other
        87085099
        • Transmission shaft in carbon fibre reinforced plastics consisting of a unique piece without any joint in the middle
          - of a length of 1 m or more but not more than 2 m,
          - of a weight of 6 kg or more but not more than 9 kg
          
          20%

          2.00 %

          p/st

          8708509910
        • Housing of tripod type half shaft inboard joint for transmitting a torque from engine and transmission to wheels of motor vehicles with:
          -an outer diameter of 67.0 mm or more but not more than 84.5 mm,
          -3 cold calibrated roller tracks with a diameter of 29.90 mm or more but not more than 36.60 mm,
          - sealing diameter 34.0 mm or more but not more than 41.0 mm, without lead angle,
          -spline with 21 teeth or more but not more than 35,
          -bearing seat diameter of 25.0 mm or more but not more than 30.0 mm, with or without oil grooves
          
          20%

          2.00 %

           

          8708509925
        • Constant velocity joint assembly for transmitting a torque from engine and transmission to wheels of motor vehicles, consisting of:
          - an inner race with 6 ball tracks or more but not more than 8 for running with the bearing balls with a diameter of 13.0mm or more but not more than 28.0mm,
          - an outer race with 6 ball tracks or more but not more than 8 for running with the bearing balls, made of steel with carbon content of 0.45% or more but not more than 0.58%, with thread and with a spline with 22 teeth or more but not more than 44,
          - a spherical cage keeping bearing balls in the ball tracks of outer race and inner race in proper angular position, made of material suitable for carburising with carbon content of 0.14% or more but not more than 0.55%, and
          - with a grease compartment,
          - capable of working at constant speed at variable articulation angle not higher than 52 degrees
          
          20%

          2.00 %

           

          8708509935
        • Double flange bearing of 3rd generation, for motor vehicles,
          - with double-row ball bearing,
          - whether or not with impulse (encoder) ring,
          - whether or not with antilock brake system (abs) sensor,
          - whether or not with mounted screws,
          for use in the manufacture of goods of chapter 87
          20%

          2.00 %

           

          8708509940
        • Ball-type outboard constant velocity joint housing for transmitting a torque from the engine and transmission to the wheels of motor vehicles, in a form of an outer race, with:
          -6 ball tracks or more but not more than 8, with
          -a thread,
          -an external involute spline with 21 or more but not more than 38 teeth,
          -for running with bearing balls made of steel with a carbon content of 0.48% or more but not more than 0.57%,
          -forged, turned, milled and hardened
          
          20%

          2.00 %

           

          8708509945
        • Inboard constant velocity joint tripod housing, with:
          -an outer diameter of 67.0 mm or more but not more than 99.0 mm,
          -3 cold calibrated roller tracks with a diameter of 29.95 mm or more but not more than 49.2 mm,
          -an external spline with 21 teeth or more but not more than 41,
          -forged, turned, rolled and hardened
          
          20%

          2.00 %

           

          8708509950
        • Inboard constant velocity joint tripod spider, part of the vehicle's drive system, with:
          -3 trunnions with a diameter of 17.128 mm or more but not more than 25.468 mm,
          -forged, turned, broached and hardened
          
          20%

          2.00 %

           

          8708509960
        • Specific pre-assembled or ready-to assemble sections for new mobile cranes
          20%

          2.00 %

           

          8708509970
        • Other
          20%

          2.00 %

           

          8708509990

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Chapter notes

1. This chapter does not cover railway or tramway rolling-stock designed solely for running on rails.

2. For the purposes of this chapter, ‘tractors’ means vehicles constructed essentially for hauling or pushing another vehicle, appliance or load, whether or not they contain subsidiary provision for the transport, in connection with the main use of the tractor, of tools, seeds, fertilisers or other goods.

   Machines and working tools designed for fitting to tractors of heading 8701 as interchangeable equipment remain classified in their respective headings even if presented with the tractor, and whether or not mounted on it.

3. Motor chassis fitted with cabs fall in heading 8702 to 8704, and not in heading 8706.

4. Heading 8712 includes all children’s bicycles. Other children’s cycles fall in heading 9503.

Subheading Note

Subheading 8708 22 covers:

• a. front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows, framed; and

• b. front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows, whether or not framed, incorporating heating devices or other electrical or electronic devices

when suitable for use solely or principally with the motor vehicles of heading 8701 to 8705.

Additional chapter notes

1. Code 8703 10 18 includes mobility scooters which typically include a separate adjustable steering column, a horizontal platform, an adjustable seat, a steering column that can be folded down, thumb-operated levers for accelerating, braking and reversing. They are not specially designed for the transport of disabled persons as they have no special features to alleviate a dis-ability.

2. Heading 8713 does not include mobility scooters, see also the Additional chapter note to code 8703 10 18.

Section notes

1. This section does not cover articles of heading 9503 or 9508, or bobsleighs, toboggans or the like of heading 9506.

2. The expressions ‘parts’ and ‘parts and accessories’ do not apply to the following articles, whether or not they are identifiable as for the goods of this section:

   a. joints, washers and the like of any material (classified according to their constituent material or in heading 8484) or other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber (heading 4016);

   b. parts of general use, as defined in Note 2 to Section XV, of base metal (Section XV), or similar goods of plastics (Chapter 39);

   c. articles of Chapter 82 (tools);

   d. articles of heading 8306;

   e. machines or apparatus of heading 8401 to 8479, or parts thereof, other than the radiators for the articles of this Section; articles of heading 8481 or 8482 or, provided they constitute integral parts of engines or motors, articles of heading 8483;

   f. electrical machinery or equipment (Chapter 85);

   g. articles of Chapter 90;

   h. articles of Chapter 91;

   ij. arms (Chapter 93);

   k. luminaires or lighting fittings and parts thereof of heading 9405;

   l. brushes of a kind used as parts of vehicles (heading 9603).

3. References in Chapters 86 to 88 to ‘parts’ or ‘accessories’ do not apply to parts or accessories which are not suitable for use solely or principally with the articles of those chapters. A part or accessory which answers to a description in two or more of the headings of those chapters is to be classified under that heading which corresponds to the principal use of that part or accessory.

4. For the purposes of this Section:

   a. vehicles specially constructed to travel on both road and rail are classified under the appropriate heading of Chapter 87;

   b. amphibious motor vehicles are classified under the appropriate heading of Chapter 87;

   c. aircraft specially constructed so that they can also be used as road vehicles are classified under the appropriate heading of Chapter 88.

5. Air-cushion vehicles are to be classified in this section with the vehicles to which they are most akin as follows:

   a. in Chapter 86 if designed to travel on a guide-track (hovertrains);

   b. in Chapter 87 if designed to travel over land or over both land and water;

   c. in Chapter 89 if designed to travel over water, whether or not able to land on beaches or landing-stages or also able to travel over ice.

   Parts and accessories of air-cushion vehicles are to be classified in the same way as those of vehicles of the heading in which the air-cushion vehicles are classified under the above provisions.

   Hovertrain track fixtures and fittings are to be classified as railway track fixtures and fittings, and signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for hovertrain transport systems as signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways.

Additional section notes

1. Subject to the provisions of additional chapter note 3 to Chapter 89, tools and articles necessary for the maintenance or repair of vehicles, aircraft or vessels are to be classified with those vehicles, aircraft or vessels if presented with them. Other accessories presented with vehicles, aircraft or vessels are also to be classified therewith, if they form part of the normal equipment of the vehicles, aircraft or vessels and are normally sold with them.

2. The provisions of general rule of interpretation 2(a) are also applicable, at the request of the declarant and subject to conditions stipulated by the Customs authorities, to goods of heading 8608, 8805, 8905 and 8907 imported in split consignments.

General Rules for the Interpretation of goods

Classification of goods in the Tariff shall be governed by the following principles:

Rule 1

The titles of sections, chapters and sub-chapters are provided for ease of reference only. For legal purposes, classification shall be determined according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes and, provided such headings or notes do not otherwise require, according to the following provisions.

Rule 2

1. Any reference in a heading to an article shall be taken to include a reference to that article incomplete or unfinished, provided that, as presented, the incomplete or unfinished article has the essential character of the complete or finished article. It shall also be taken to include a reference to that article complete or finished (or falling to be classified as complete or finished by virtue of this rule), presented unassembled or disassembled.
2. Any reference in a heading to a material or substance shall be taken to include a reference to mixtures or combinations of that material or substance with other materials or substances. Any reference to goods of a given material or substance shall be taken to include a reference to goods consisting wholly or partly of such material or substance. The classification of goods consisting of more than one material or substance shall be according to the principles of rule 3.

Rule 3

When, by application of rule 2(b) or for any other reason, goods are prima facie classifiable under two or more headings, classification shall be effected as follows:

1. the heading which provides the most specific description shall be preferred to headings providing a more general description. However, when two or more headings each refer to part only of the materials or substances contained in mixed or composite goods or to part only of the items in a set put up for retail sale, those headings are to be regarded as equally specific in relation to those goods, even if one of them gives a more complete or precise description of the goods;
2. mixtures, composite goods consisting of different materials or made up of different components, and goods put up in sets for retail sale, which cannot be classified by reference to 3(a), shall be classified as if they consisted of the material or component which gives them their essential character, insofar as this criterion is applicable;
3. when goods cannot be classified by reference to 3(a) or (b), they shall be classified under the heading which occurs last in numerical order among those which equally merit consideration.

Rule 4

Goods which cannot be classified in accordance with the above rules shall be classified under the heading appropriate to the goods to which they are most akin.

Rule 5

In addition to the foregoing provisions, the following rules shall apply in respect of the goods referred to therein:

1. camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, drawing-instrument cases, necklace cases and similar containers, specially shaped or fitted to contain a specific article or set of articles, suitable for long-term use and presented with the articles for which they are intended, shall be classified with such articles when of a kind normally sold therewith. This rule does not, however, apply to containers which give the whole its essential character;
2. subject to the provisions of rule 5(a), packing materials and packing containers ( 1 ) presented with the goods therein shall be classified with the goods if they are of a kind normally used for packing such goods. However, this provision is not binding when such packing materials or packing containers are clearly suitable for repetitive use.

Rule 6

For legal purposes, the classification of goods in the subheadings of a heading shall be determined according to the terms of those subheadings and any related subheading notes and, mutatis mutandis, to the above rules, on the understanding that only subheadings at the same level are comparable. For the purposes of this rule, the relative section and chapter notes also apply, unless the context requires otherwise.

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