Rough Cast Iron Engine Block from Japan
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.
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
• 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