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Cast Iron Crankshaft Blank for Car Engine

Rough cast iron crankshaft blank for spark-ignition automotive engines, processed only by cleaning and minimal machining to remove casting artifacts, qualifying under HTS 8409.91.10.80.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8409.91.30Higher: 40% vs 37.5%

If suitable for diesel engines instead

Parts principally for compression-ignition engines of 8408 use 8409.91.30.

8431.49.90Higher: 50% vs 37.5%

If designed for machinery engines rather than vehicles

Parts for non-vehicle engines like tractors classify under 8431.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Certify material as cast iron via spectrometry reports and confirm no journal machining for this subheading

• Use invoices specifying 'rough casting only' to support tariff shift claims