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Rough Cast Iron Valve Cover

Cast-iron rocker/valve cover casting cleaned and trimmed minimally for spark-ignition engine cylinder heads, with no baffle or mounting hole machining. For use solely with 8407/8408 engines per HTS 8409.91.10 description.

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.

8409.91.50Higher: 40% vs 37.5%

If baffle features machined

Internal features machined beyond cleaning shift classification.

7326.90.10Higher: 75% vs 37.5%

If industrial pump housings

Non-engine castings to Chapter 73.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Machining gauge charts showing only location flats prevent disputes

• Avoid bundling with gaskets—pure castings only