Cast Iron Engine Block Rough Casting for Gasoline Engine from Germany
Rough cast iron engine block suitable principally for spark-ignition engines of heading 8407, processed only by cleaning and machining to remove sprues, gates, and fins for locator purposes in finishing machinery. No internal boring or precision finishing has been performed. Falls under 8409.99.10 as a cast iron part not advanced beyond specified operations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include foundry certificates showing casting method and minimal post-cast processing; ensure no evidence of core removal machining; check for proper marking as unfinished engine parts to avoid higher duty residuals