Cummins ISX Diesel Engine Piston from Germany
A forged steel piston designed specifically for Cummins ISX heavy-duty diesel engines under heading 8408. It features reinforced crown and ring grooves for high-pressure combustion. Classified under 8409.99 as a part suitable solely or principally for these engines.
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
• Obtain OEM part certification from Cummins to prove sole use with 8408 engines
• Include detailed engineering specs in documentation to avoid reclassification as general machinery parts
• Verify RoHS compliance for automotive engines; common pitfall is missing material safety data sheets