Caterpillar Marine Connecting Rod from Japan
Fracture-split forged steel connecting rods for Caterpillar C32 Acert marine propulsion engines in tugs and ferries. Features marine-specific oil passages for continuous duty cycles. Classified in HTS 8409.99.92 for parts principally used with heading 8408 marine engines.
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
• Attach fracture-split process certification proving OEM marine specs
• Use vessel registration docs to evidence propulsion end-use