Forged Steel Connecting Rod for Toyota Prius Hybrid Engine from Germany
This forged steel connecting rod is precision-engineered for the 1.8L hybrid engine in Toyota Prius models (subheadings 8703), linking the pistons to the crankshaft. It falls under HTS 8409.99.91.10 as a part solely for engines of heading 8408 installed in passenger vehicles of heading 8703. High-strength alloy construction ensures durability under high-rev conditions typical in hybrid powertrains.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify engine compatibility certification to prove 'solely or principally' use with 8407/8408 engines for vehicle subheadings 8701.21-8704
• Include material test reports (e.g
• tensile strength) and OEM part numbers in documentation to avoid misclassification as general machinery parts