Peterbilt 389 Connecting Rod from Germany
Fracture-split forged steel connecting rod for PACCAR MX-13 engines in Peterbilt 389 trucks (8408). Links piston to crankshaft. Classified under 8409.99 as principal reciprocating engine part.
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
• Big-end bore specs must match MX-13 crank journals exactly
• Fracture split process documentation proves OEM manufacturing
• Rod bolt torque specs in assembly manual aid verification