Cast Iron Cylinder Head Blank

A rough cast iron cylinder head part machined only to remove casting imperfections like fins and gates, suitable solely for diesel engines of heading 8408. It has not undergone advanced finishing and is designed for further processing in engine assembly. Falls under 8409.99.10.80 as a cast-iron part not advanced beyond cleaning and basic machining.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8409.91.10Same rate: 35%

If made of iron or steel but not cast iron

Non-cast iron parts for spark-ignition engines fall under 8409.91, changing the material-based subheading.

8434.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If advanced beyond basic cleaning and used in blowout preventers

Parts advanced beyond cleaning or for auxiliary machinery like blowout preventers shift to Chapter 84 heading 8434.

7325.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If not solely for 8407/8408 engines

General cast iron engine castings not principally for those headings classify under Chapter 73 as basic metal products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the part is solely for 8407/8408 engines with engineering certification; ensure machining is limited to fin/gate removal to qualify under 8409.99.10; declare exact cast iron composition to prevent reclassification as advanced parts