Rough Cast Iron Cylinder Head

A cast-iron cylinder head blank suitable for spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines, cleaned and minimally machined only to remove casting fins, gates, sprues, and risers for finishing placement. It has not undergone advanced machining or finishing processes. Classified under HTS 8409.91.10 due to its basic cast-iron construction for engine use in heading 8407/8408.

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 for finishing placement

Parts advanced beyond minimal machining for location fall under 'other' cast-iron parts in 8409.91.50.

7325.10.00Same rate: 35%

If not specifically for spark-ignition engines of 8407/8408

General cast-iron engine parts not principally for those headings classify in Chapter 73 as castings.

8708.99.81Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If supplied as complete motor vehicle engine part

Finished or assembled parts for motor vehicles go to Chapter 87, not machinery parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify casting process documentation to confirm no advanced machining beyond fin/gate removal, as further processing shifts to 8409.91.50

Include mill test reports certifying cast-iron composition and suitability solely for 8407/8408 engines to avoid misclassification