Rough Cast Iron Engine Block

Basic cast-iron engine block casting for spark-ignition piston engines, processed only by cleaning and minimal machining to eliminate sprues, risers, and fins for subsequent finishing. No bores, ports, or surfaces have been machined to final dimensions. Falls under 8409.91.10 as unfinished cast-iron parts 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 includes preliminary bore honing or porting

Any machining beyond basic cleaning qualifies as 'other' under 8409.91.50.

7325Lower: 12.9% vs 35%

If for diesel or non-piston engines

Castings not solely for spark-ignition piston engines of 8407/8408 go to general cast-iron provisions.

8483.50.90Higher: 37.8% vs 35%

If sold as flywheel housing component set

Transmission-related castings classify under flywheels and pulleys in 8483.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide foundry certificates showing only cleaning and location machining; photos of casting defects removal aid verification

Label shipments clearly as 'unfinished castings for 8408 engines' to prevent confusion with finished blocks