You're looking at a product cost and emissions model for a Rack & Pinion Electric Power Steering manufactured in Japan. NSK Ltd. NSK-RP-EPS-L
Each model includes upstream materials, components, and manufacturing processes all the way to the factory gate.
Product Material Breakdown
Top Cost Contributors
Materials: Rack bar – Low-alloyed steel (57%)
Materials: Rack bar – Low-alloyed steel (57%)
Labor: Direct Labor (8%)
Labor: Direct Labor (8%)
Materials: Pinion gear – Low-alloyed steel (8%)
Materials: Pinion gear – Low-alloyed steel (8%)
Labor: Indirect Labor (5%)
Labor: Indirect Labor (5%)
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Alternative Sourcing Scenarios
Current sourcing location
Japan
Alternative Sourcing | Estimated Cost Impact | Estimated CO2e Emissions Impact |
|---|---|---|
 United States | -7.7% | -17.1% |
 Mexico | -25.1% | -10.5% |
Alternative Designs & Materials Recommendations
Score: 9.4/10
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Emission Intensity Impact
-50.3%
Cost Impact
-1.8%
Implementation Difficulty
Score: 5.5/10
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Emission Intensity Impact
0.0%
Cost Impact
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Top Emission Contributors
161.22
kgCO2e
Manufacturing (53%)
Manufacturing (53%)
Materials: Permanent magnets – Neodymium magnet (11%)
Materials: Permanent magnets – Neodymium magnet (11%)
Materials: Housing – Cast aluminium (10%)
Materials: Housing – Cast aluminium (10%)
Materials: Industry Application PCBAs-Automotive ECU (6%)
Materials: Industry Application PCBAs-Automotive ECU (6%)
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Manufacturer Should Cost
$
.95
USD
Note: This analysis covers Materials, Components, and Manufacturing only; it does not include downstream costs (e.g., outbound shipping, warehousing, distribution/retail fees).
Tariff Impact
+13%
of Landed Cost
HTS Code
87089475
Sourced from
Japan
Tariffs can materially change landed cost and competitiveness
 China |
-17.0% |
+11.4% |
Current sourcing location
Japan
Alternative Sourcing | Estimated Cost Impact | Estimated CO2e Emissions Impact |
|---|---|---|
United States | -7.7% | -17.1% |
Mexico | -25.1% | -10.5% |
China | -17.0% | +11.4% |
0.0%
Implementation Difficulty
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