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Powdered Metal Connecting Rod for Passenger Car Gasoline Engine

Precision powdered metal (sintered) connecting rod for efficient spark-ignition engines in passenger cars (heading 8407). Offers cost-effective production with tight tolerances. Classified in HTS 8409.99.99.10 for connecting rods principally for these engines.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8483.50.90Higher: 52.8% vs 37.5%

If integral with crankshaft assembly

Flywheels and pulleys with rods classified as transmission components in 8483.

8409.99Same rate: 37.5%

If cast iron specifically

Specific cast iron subheading precedes 'other'; material dictates narrower classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Sintering process docs required to distinguish from cast/forged; affects MFN duty application

• Label with exact engine models (e.g

• 2.0L I4) for binding ruling requests