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
40%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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