Cast Iron Engine Block for Toyota Tacoma from Japan
A rough cast iron engine block specifically designed for the 2.7L inline-four engine in Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks (HTS 8701.21). It is cast iron, advanced only to cleaning and machining for fin removal to fit finishing machinery. Classified under 8409.99.1040 due to its principal use with 8407/8408 engines in specified light trucks.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Verify the part is solely for engines of 8407/8408 via engineering drawings and vehicle compatibility certificates
• Confirm cast iron composition and that machining is limited to cleaning fins/gates; excess processing shifts to other subheadings
• Obtain OEM part numbers linking to specified vehicle HTS codes to avoid misclassification as general parts