Forged Steel Crankshaft for Passenger Car Engines from China

A precision-forged steel crankshaft designed specifically for spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines used in passenger vehicles under HTS 8701.21-8701.29. It converts the linear motion of pistons into rotational motion and is classified under 8409.91.5081 as a steel forging part principally for these vehicle engines. The forging process provides superior strength and durability required for high-performance automotive applications.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify the engine is spark-ignition type for 8407/8408 compatibility; provide engineering specs proving principal use in specified vehicles; common pitfall is misclassifying as general machinery parts under 8483