Aluminum Forged Connecting Rod for Ford F-150 5.0L V8 Pickup from China

Lightweight aluminum forged connecting rod designed for the 5.0L Coyote V8 engine in Ford F-150 trucks (heading 8704). It converts linear piston motion to crankshaft rotation in high-torque applications. Classified under HTS 8409.99.91.10 due to principal use in 8408 spark-ignition engines for specified light trucks.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Provide CAD drawings and tolerance specs showing vehicle engine fitment to substantiate 8409 classification over general auto parts

Label with GVWR data confirming use in 8704 vehicles under 14,000 kg to prevent reclassification