Grey Iron Cast Axle Housing for Forage Harvesters from China

Grey iron cast axle housing for self-propelled forage harvesters of heading 8433 (via 8430 principal use), supporting rear wheel drive systems. Classified HTS 8431.49.90.55 for cast parts of harvesting machinery. Vibration-dampening properties suit high-speed field chopping.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]

Import Tips

Cross-reference with machinery OEM parts catalogs to document principal use with 8430 equipment

Ensure casting process documentation (sand casting vs. die) matches HTS cast definitions

Beware of undervaluation penalties; declare full replacement cost basis