Aluminum Alloy Marine Piston Rod from Japan
Lightweight aluminum alloy connecting rod optimized for high-RPM spark-ignition outboard marine engines. Converts linear piston motion to crankshaft rotation in propulsion systems. Classified under HTS 8409.91.92.10 for its principal use in marine spark-ignition engines of 8407/8408.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include engineering drawings showing marine-specific features like corrosion-resistant coatings to support classification
• Ensure supplier declarations specify 'sole use with marine propulsion engines' to prevent misclassification
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain aluminum imports; check Commerce Department scopes