Background

In the Aug. 13 2025, Customs Bulletin and Decisions, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is proposing to reclassify metal and rubber automotive air springs and suspension bushings as auto parts under HTSUS 8708.80.65 (2.5 percent duty) or 8708.99.55 (2.5 percent duty) or as trailer parts under HTSUS 8716.90.50 (3.1 percent duty) rather than as articles of rubber under 4106.99.35 (duty-free), 4016.99.30 (duty-free), or 4016.99.55 (2.5 percent duty) or as machinery parts under HTSUS 8487.90.0080 (3.9 percent duty).

Rulings NY N303345, NY N303352, NY N303355, NY N273173, NY N302641, and NY 811465 would be revoked, and rulings NY N165423 and NY N300207 would be modified, to reflect this change.

Comments on these proposed changes are due by Sept. 13.

For more information on how to seek or utilize classification and other rulings, please contact ST&R.

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