Outboard Motor Steel Connecting Rod from China
Compact steel connecting rod for recreational outboard marine propulsion engines, optimized for 2-stroke and 4-stroke configurations under 8407/8408. Falls under 8409.99.92.10 due to exclusive design for marine propellers, with oil passages for underwater operation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide outboard motor brand/model cross-reference to prove marine propulsion exclusivity
• Label with 'For Marine Use Only' to support principal use determination during customs review
• Separate from piston kits during import to avoid set classification under 8409.99 other