Marine Engine Cast Iron Bedplate Section from China
Heavy cast-iron bedplate segment for marine propulsion engines, machined solely to remove sprues and for assembly jig location. Forms the base frame supporting crankshaft in large ship diesel engines. Under 8409.99.10.60 for its rough state and marine-specific design.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Submit engineering drawings showing marine engine fitment to substantiate 'solely/principally' use criterion
• Segregate from advanced machined bedplates to maintain eligibility for this preferential tariff treatment
• Require non-destructive testing reports confirming no internal machining beyond permitted levels