Piston Connecting Rod for Buses from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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