The tariff classification of brake pad shims from Denmark

N363002
July 28, 2026
CLA-2-87:OT:RR:NC:N2:206
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 8708.30.5090
Ms. Estela Clemenz Clark ITT Inc. 100 Washington Blvd., 6th Floor Stamford, CT 06902 RE: The tariff classification of brake pad shims from Denmark Dear Ms. Clemenz Clark: In your letter dated July 8, 2026, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The items under consideration are two brake pad shims, part numbers 100321307 and 100321602. You state that each shim is constructed of nitrile rubber, galvanized steel, and a silicone-based adhesive layer. The shim is designed to be affixed to a disc brake pad to prevent the vehicle’s brake pads and rotors from coming into contact with each other. These shims also correct small imperfections in the vehicle’s braking system that can cause brake noise. The applicable subheading for the brake pad shims will be 8708.30.5090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Parts and accessories of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705: Brakes and servo-brakes; parts thereof: For other vehicles: Other.” The general rate of duty will be 2.5 percent ad valorem. The duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided at https://hts.usitc.gov/. This ruling does not address the applicability of any additional duties, taxes, fees, exactions and/or other charges, which may apply to the goods discussed herein. This includes, but is not limited to, tariffs and other duties as provided for in Subchapter III to Chapter 99, HTSUS. Thus, for example, in addition to the classification stated above, the merchandise covered by this ruling may also need to be reported with either the Chapter 99 provision under which an additional tariff applies or one of the Chapter 99 provisions covering exceptions to such tariffs.

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Sincerely,
(for) James P. Forkan Director National Commodity Specialist Division