Diesel Engine Piston for Passenger Cars from China
A forged aluminum piston designed specifically for diesel engines in passenger vehicles under HTS 8701.21-8701.29 or trucks/buses in 8702-8704. It falls under 8409.99.91.90 as a part suitable solely or principally for engines of heading 8407/8408, intended for installation in specified vehicles.
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
• Verify vehicle compatibility certification to confirm classification under 8409.99.91.90; mismatch leads to reclassification
• Provide engine model and vehicle subheading documentation to Customs for smooth clearance
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as general auto parts under 8708 without proving principal use with 8407/8408 engines