MTU 2000 Series Connecting Rod

Fracture-split forged steel connecting rod for MTU 2000 Series high-performance diesel engines (8408). Features optimized I-beam design and rifle-drilled oil passages. Critical reciprocating component under 8409.99.99.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

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8708.99.81Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If automotive connecting rods for multiple engine types

Universal rods lose 8409 specificity under principal use test.

8431.49.90Same rate: 35%

If forklift/heavy equipment connecting rods

Industrial machinery parts may classify under equipment heading.

8483.20Lower: 14.5% vs 35%

If generic bearing housings/cranks

Unspecified rod bearings default to machinery parts chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Supply rod length, journal sizes, and compression height specs matching MTU block

β€’ Include fracture split tooling documentation proving OEM manufacturing process

β€’ Prevent 8708.99 classification with piston pin and main bearing dimensional matches

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