Cast Iron Marine Piston Casting from Japan
Rough cast iron piston blank designed exclusively for spark-ignition marine propulsion engines, machined only to remove casting imperfections and permit finishing. Produced from high-strength cast iron alloy suitable for marine environments, this part falls under HTS 8409.91.10.60 due to its principal use with heading 8407/8408 engines and limited post-casting processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify engine compatibility documentation proving marine propulsion use; ensure casting composition meets USCG material standards; avoid over-machining which reclassifies to finished parts