Rough Cast Iron Bell Housing
A rough cast-iron bell housing casting used to mate a spark-ignition internal combustion engine to a transmission. It is minimally processed, with only basic cleaning and gate removal, and is not yet machined to final tolerances. As a part suitable solely or principally for spark-ignition piston engines, it falls under tariff item 8409.91.00.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the bell housing is imported with gears or shafts as a complete transmission assembly
A bell housing integrated into a transmission unit would be classified with the transmission itself.
If the bell housing is for a motor vehicle and is not solely for the engine
Vehicle-specific parts not covered by engine part headings may fall under motor vehicle parts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the casting is truly unfinished (no final machining) to qualify for this tariff item; further processing may change classification
• Keep records of the alloy composition and the specific engine model it is designed for, as CBSA may request this to verify end-use
• Consider whether the bell housing could be classified as a transmission part if it includes additional components
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