Precision Cold Header for Automotive Pins
This high-precision cold header produces gudgeon pins and wrist pins for engines, with tolerance within 0.01mm. It is classified under this tariff item as a cold header upsetter for automotive components, working metal by forging and upsetting processes.
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 the machine also performs bending or folding operations
Machines that combine upsetting with bending or folding may be classified under this alternative heading.
If the machine is a portable or hand-held tool
Portable tools with self-contained electric or non-electric motors are classified elsewhere, though this is unlikely for a precision cold header.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the tolerance specifications and the specific automotive components produced to justify classification under this tariff item
• Be prepared to demonstrate that the machine works by cold forging or upsetting, not by other metal-forming processes
• Check if the machine qualifies for any duty relief programs, such as the Machinery Program, which may reduce or eliminate duties on certain production machinery
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