Forged Steel Connecting Rod for Diesel Engine from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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