Forged Steel Connecting Rod for 4-Cylinder Car Engines from Japan
High-strength forged steel connecting rod for spark-ignition piston engines in passenger sedans and SUVs (8701/8703 vehicles). Links the piston to the crankshaft, forged to withstand extreme pressures and temperatures. Falls under 8409.91.5081 as unfinished steel forging principally for these specified automotive applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include material certificates confirming steel composition and forging process; declare exact vehicle engine compatibility; avoid classifying as finished parts if rough-machined only