Aluminum Forged Connecting Rod for Racing Car Engine from Japan
Lightweight aluminum forged connecting rod optimized for high-performance spark-ignition engines in racing applications, falling under heading 8407. It features H-beam design for strength-to-weight ratio. HTS 8409.99.99.10 covers such rods principally used with 8407/8408 engines.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide performance specs and engine model compatibility to prove principal use with 8407 engines
• Declare exact alloy composition to avoid undervaluation disputes; aluminum rods often scrutinized for origin