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Cast Iron Piston Blank for Compression-Ignition Engine from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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