Cast Iron Valve Body Rough

Unfinished cast iron housing for engine valves, with basic cleanup machining for gates and risers removed, principally for 8407 engines. Awaiting guide boring and seat insertion. 8409.99.10.80 applies to this cast-iron part stage.

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.

8481.30Lower: 13% vs 35%

If machined to functioning valve

Finished check valves or similar classify as tap/tapeware in 8481.

8409.99Same rate: 35%

If closed die forged

Closed-die forged parts for engines use distinct subheadings.

8434.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for dairy or spraying machinery

Milk pumps or spraying parts shift to 8434 if not engine-principal.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'valve body blank' in invoices; provide use declarations for 8407/8408; avoid shipping with any internal features machined