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Rough Cast Iron Oil Pan

A basic cast-iron oil pan (sump) casting for spark-ignition engines, with gates removed and a drain boss located but not threaded. It is an unfinished part, not yet machined to final form. 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 CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8708.99.99Higher: 6% vs Free

If the oil pan is for a motor vehicle and not solely an engine part

Motor vehicle parts not specifically covered elsewhere may fall under this heading.

7326.90.10Same rate: Free

If the oil pan is a finished article of iron or steel not elsewhere specified

Finished cast-iron articles not classified as engine parts may fall under this heading.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure the oil pan is not threaded or otherwise finished, as this could move it to a different classification

β€’ Document the engine type and vehicle model for CBSA verification

β€’ If the oil pan includes a drain plug or gasket, it may be considered a set with different classification rules

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