Magnesium Ladder Frame
> A structural ladder frame made from magnesium extrusions for racing motorcycle chassis. It is a fabricated magnesium structure, not a part of a vehicle, and is classified under tariff item 8104.90.00 as "Other" magnesium articles.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as a part of a motorcycle
Parts of motorcycles are classified in Chapter 87, not as base metal articles.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• > Import the frame without other motorcycle components to avoid classification under Chapter 87
• Provide a detailed description of the frame's use and material composition
• Verify if the frame could be considered a part of a motorcycle, which would fall under Section XVII
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> A precision-machined magnesium alloy body shell for professional DSLR cameras, imported separately from optics and electronics. It is a fabricated article of magnesium, not a part of Section XVI machinery, and is classified under tariff item 8104.90.00 as "Other" magnesium articles.
Magnesium Alloy Die Casting
> A precision die-cast component made from magnesium alloy (e.g., AZ91D) used in automotive transmission cases. It is a fabricated article of magnesium, with magnesium predominating by weight, and is classified under tariff item 8104.90.00 as "Other" magnesium articles.
Magnesium Alloy Laptop Chassis
> A unibody magnesium alloy chassis for ultrathin laptop computers, imported separately from electronic components. It is a fabricated article of magnesium, not a part of Section XVI machinery, and is classified under tariff item 8104.90.00 as "Other" magnesium articles.
Magnesium Anode Rod
> A cylindrical rod made primarily of magnesium used in water heaters to prevent corrosion through sacrificial anode action. It is a fabricated article of magnesium, distinct from unwrought magnesium, and is classified under tariff item 8104.90.00 as "Other" magnesium articles.
Magnesium Battery Terminal
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