Forged Steel Crankshaft for Passenger Car Engines from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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