Cast Iron Engine Block for Ford F-150 from Germany
Rough cast-iron engine block for 5.0L V8 spark-ignition engine in Ford F-150 trucks (HTS 8704), cleaned and machined solely for fin removal and finishing placement. Classifies under 8409.91.10.40 as a semi-finished part principally for 8407/8408 engines in motor vehicles.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Include engine model and vehicle subheading proof to match 8701-8704 criteria
• Avoid over-machining; measure to ensure only location/facilitation machining is done
• Label with 'for spark-ignition engines only' to prevent Chapter 73 reclassification