Forged Steel Marine Connecting Rod from Germany
A forged steel connecting rod designed specifically for spark-ignition marine propulsion engines, linking the piston to the crankshaft. It falls under HTS 8409.91.92.10 as a part suitable solely or principally for engines of heading 8407 or 8408 used in marine propulsion. Precision-machined for high-stress marine environments.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify engine compatibility certification to confirm 'marine propulsion' classification and avoid reclassification to general automotive parts
• Provide material test reports (e.g
• steel alloy specs) as documentation to meet US Customs material content requirements