Cast Iron Engine Block Core

Rough cast iron engine block casting with minimal machining to remove sprues and risers, principally for reciprocating internal combustion engines of 8408. It requires further finishing for final assembly and combustion chamber formation. Classified in 8409.99.10.80 due to limited processing beyond cleaning.

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.

8409.99.99Same rate: 35%

If cast iron but advanced beyond basic cleaning

Parts with additional machining like drilling or milling move to the general 'other' cast iron parts provision.

8708.99Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If imported as part of a vehicle engine assembly set

Sets including engine parts for vehicles classify under Chapter 87 as parts of motor vehicles.

7326.90Lower: 12.9% vs 35%

If for industrial machinery not principally engines

Cast iron castings for other machinery fall under Chapter 73 heading for general iron/steel articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide foundry certificates confirming no advanced machining like boring; match part to specific 8408 engine models; watch for customs scrutiny on 'other' statistical suffix requiring detailed manifests