Cast Iron Cylinder Head for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine

A cast iron cylinder head designed for spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines, such as those in passenger cars. It is cast, cleaned, and machined only to remove fins, gates, sprues, risers, or for finishing machinery location, fitting HTS 8409.91.10.80 as a part principally for 8407/8408 engines.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8409.91.50Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If machined beyond basic cleaning and defect removal

Parts advanced beyond cleaning and machined for functional assembly fall under 'other' finished parts in 8409.91.50.

7325.10.00Same rate: 35%

If not solely principally for 8407/8408 engines

Cast iron castings not specific to those engines classify as general cast iron products under Chapter 73.

8483.50.90Higher: 37.8% vs 35%

If supplied as flywheel or pulley

Specific cast iron flywheels/pulleys for engines go to 8483.50, separate from general engine parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the part is solely for spark-ignition engines of 8407/8408 and machined only for basic removal of casting defects to qualify under 8409.91.10.80

Provide mill test reports confirming cast iron composition and limited machining to avoid reclassification as finished parts