Cast Iron Piston Blank for Compression-Ignition Engine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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