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
40%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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