Forged Steel Marine Connecting Rod from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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