Piston Connecting Rod for Buses from Germany
Forged steel connecting rod linking piston to crankshaft in bus engines (8702). 8409.99.91.90 for parts solely/principally with 8408 engines in vehicles.
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
• Big-end/small-end bearing sizes must match engine specs
• Shot-peened surface treatment declaration required
• Rod bearings separate; full assembly risks 8483 classification