Diesel Marine Propulsion Connecting Rod from China
Heavy-duty connecting rod for large marine diesel propulsion engines (8408), featuring I-beam design for high compression ratios in ship main engines. HTS 8409.99.92.10 applies as parts suitable principally for marine propulsion engines, with precision bearings for marine vibration tolerance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include OEM engine model compatibility list to substantiate marine propulsion principal use
• Declare big-end and small-end bearing specs to confirm finished engine part status
• Avoid bulk shipments without individual packaging to prevent set classification issues