Cast Iron Piston Blank for Compression-Ignition Engine

Unfinished cast iron piston blank designed for diesel engines under heading 8408, with only cleaning and removal of risers/gates for finishing machinery location. Lacks piston ring grooves or crown finishing. Suitable under 8409.99.10 for its principal engine use and limited advancement.

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.

8409.91.50Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If steel construction

Identical piston blanks in steel for engines use the steel parts subheading.

7325.99.10Same rate: 35%

If bulk castings not machined for location

Unmachined cast iron articles without engine specificity go to general castings.

8411.99.90Higher: 37.4% vs 35%

If for turbocharger assemblies

Parts principally for gas turbines (8411) like turbocharger pistons classify separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document dimensional tolerances post-cleaning to prove no functional machining; segregate from finished pistons during customs inspection; obtain supplier affidavits on material being plain cast iron

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