Mercury Verado Outboard Connecting Rod from China
OEM connecting rod for Mercury Verado V8 outboard engines, made from high-strength steel with I-beam design for marine propulsion. Essential component linking pistons to crankshaft in supercharged spark-ignition marine engines. HTS 8409.91.92.10 due to exclusive marine propulsion application.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide OEM part number cross-references and service manuals confirming marine propulsion engine compatibility
• Mark packages clearly with model/engine specificity to avoid Customs liquidation to automotive classifications