Cast Iron Turbojet Inlet Duct Casting from China
Basic cast-iron component forming the air inlet duct for turbojet engines. Processed only by cleaning and minimal machining to eliminate casting defects or enable fixturing. Falls under 8411.91.10 for its specific use in turbojet air intake systems.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'rough castings for turbojet parts' with HTS reference to prevent customs misclassification
• Retain supplier affidavits detailing exact cleaning/machining steps to comply with 'not advanced beyond' requirement