Forged Steel Connecting Rod for Toyota Prius Hybrid Engine from Japan
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 — 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
• 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