Forged Steel Connecting Rod for Diesel Engine from China
A forged steel connecting rod designed specifically for use in compression-ignition (diesel) internal combustion engines of heading 8408. It connects the piston to the crankshaft, converting linear motion to rotational motion. Classified under HTS 8409.99.99.10 as a part suitable solely or principally for engines of 8407 or 8408.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Verify engine compatibility documentation to confirm suitability solely for 8407/8408 engines, avoiding misclassification as general machinery parts
• Ensure material certificates (e.g
• steel grade) and forging process details for customs valuation and origin rules