Forged Steel Crankshaft for Passenger Car Engines from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

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

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