HS 732010 Steel Auto & Industrial Components Active US trade measures

HS 732010 — Leaf Springs

Leaf springs are critical suspension components predominantly used in commercial vehicles, trucks, and agricultural machinery, with demand tightly coupled to global vehicle production cycles. China and India are dominant low-cost suppliers, making country-of-origin verification essential for anti-dumping duty compliance in the EU, US, and other major markets. Steel input costs and energy prices for heat treatment are the primary price volatility drivers, and buyers often source under long-term OEM supply agreements to stabilize pricing.

2024
Trade year
200 countries
Importing markets
138 countries
Exporting markets
$2.1B
Global trade
Mexico
Top exporter
7.50% BCD
India BCD

What is HS Code 732010?

HS Code 732010 covers Leaf Springs under the Harmonized System. It is used for customs declarations, import duty assessment, trade statistics, export documentation, and sourcing analysis.

Products classified under HS 732010 are used across Automotive OEM, Commercial Vehicles, Agricultural Equipment, Railway Rolling Stock. Demand is driven by Vehicle production volumes, Commercial truck demand, Agricultural machinery output, Infrastructure and construction activity.

Why HS 732010 Matters in Global Trade

Major exporting countries include Mexico, China, Germany, Spain, Turkey based on recent international trade reporting.

Demand is linked to Vehicle production volumes, Commercial truck demand, Agricultural machinery output, Infrastructure and construction activity. Input costs are influenced by Spring steel (alloy steel bars/rods).

Import Duty for HS 732010 — US, EU, India

Active US trade measures:

Verify final rates with HTSUS, TARIC, CBIC India, and a licensed customs broker.

Import HS 732010 into the United States

US importers of Leaf Springs must classify at the HTS10 level. Additional measures such as Section 232, Section 301, ADD/CVD, or Chapter 99 provisions may apply depending on the exact classification and origin.

Import HS 732010 into the European Union

EU importers classify Leaf Springs at TARIC10 level. Preferential treatment may apply where rules of origin are satisfied under EU trade agreements. Intra-EU trade is duty-free.

Import HS 732010 into India

India assesses Leaf Springs at the HS8 level under the CBIC Customs Tariff. The applicable duty framework is: BCD 7.50% + SWS 0.75% + IGST 18% = 27.80% effective gross rate. IGST is generally recoverable for registered B2B importers via GST filing.

Major Exporting Countries — HS 732010

Based on recent international trade data, the leading exporting countries for Leaf Springs are:

Largest Recorded Trade Corridors — HS 732010

Largest corridors (2024)

Trade pattern insight

These corridors show where trade activity is concentrated. Buyers use this signal to identify supplier depth, established logistics lanes, and alternative sourcing markets.

HS 732010 Trade Snapshot

HS Code732010
ProductLeaf Springs
Chapter73 — Steel Auto & Industrial Components
Major exporting countriesMexico, China, Germany, Spain, Turkey
Primary industriesAutomotive OEM, Commercial Vehicles, Agricultural Equipment, Railway Rolling Stock
Trade year2024
US duty framework3.20% MFN
EU duty frameworkTARIC10 classification dependent
India BCD7.50% BCD

HS 732010 Sourcing Intelligence

Logitality sourcing intelligence for HS 732010 combines global trade corridors, tariff data, commodity cost signals, FX movement, and supplier-country analysis to compare origins by estimated landed cost.

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Related Sourcing Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions — HS 732010

What products fall under HS Code 732010?

HS Code 732010 covers Leaf Springs and is used for customs declarations, trade statistics, import duty assessment, and sourcing analysis.

What is the import duty for HS 732010?

Duty varies by destination and classification. US: 3.20% MFN. EU: TARIC10 classification dependent. India: 7.50% BCD.

Which countries export HS 732010?

Major exporting countries include Mexico, China, Germany, Spain, Turkey, based on recent trade reporting.

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