Aluminum Alloy Marine Piston Rod from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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