Rough Cast Iron Ladder Frame
A rough cast-iron ladder frame casting that connects the main bearing caps to the engine block, cleaned for use in spark-ignition engines. It is an unfinished part, with only basic cleaning and no final machining. As a structural engine component for spark-ignition piston engines, it is classified under 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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the ladder frame is imported with bearings as a housing unit
Bearing housings with incorporated bearings are classified under this heading.
If the frame is for a motor vehicle and not solely an engine part
Vehicle parts not specific to engines may be classified under motor vehicle parts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the ladder frame is not machined to final specifications, as finished parts may be classified differently
• Be prepared to show the engine model and vehicle application to CBSA
• If the frame is imported with bearing caps, consider whether it forms a set that could change classification
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