Forged Steel Marine Connecting Rod from China
A forged steel connecting rod designed specifically for marine propulsion engines under headings 8407 or 8408, transmitting reciprocating motion from the piston to the crankshaft in diesel outboard motors. It falls under HTS 8409.99.92.10 due to its principal use in marine propulsion engines, featuring corrosion-resistant coatings for saltwater exposure.
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
• Verify engine compatibility certification to confirm 'marine propulsion' classification under 8407/8408 engines
• Provide material composition certificates (e.g
• steel alloy specs) to avoid misclassification as general parts
• Include manufacturer's declaration specifying sole use for marine diesel engines to prevent reclassification