Cast Iron Piston Blank

Unfinished cast iron piston rough casting, cleaned and machined only at locating points to remove gates and fins, suitable solely for 8407 marine engines. Further operations like boring and finishing are needed before use. Meets 8409.99.10.80 as it is not advanced beyond initial 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.

8409.99Same rate: 35%

If suitable for aircraft engines

Parts principally for aircraft engines of 8407 shift to the aircraft-specific subheading.

8412.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for turbine engines instead

Parts for reaction engines of heading 8412 classify under that heading's parts provision.

7325.99Lower: 12.9% vs 35%

If not machined even for location

Unmachined castings not advanced at all may fall under general cast iron products in 7325.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include CAD drawings showing minimal machining; certify principal use for 8407 engines; common pitfall is incorrect declaration leading to 8483 classification as bearings if misdescribed