V6 Crankshaft for Passenger Car Engines from Germany
Forged steel crankshaft for 3.5L V6 spark-ignition engines used in mid-size sedans and crossovers from Chapter 87. Converts linear piston motion to rotational torque and fits HTS 8483.10.1030 as a production crankshaft designed principally for gasoline vehicle engines. Excludes prototype or racing applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Provide CAD drawings and engine model cross-reference to prove spark-ignition vehicle compatibility
• Balance grade certification required; imbalance leads to quality disputes at customs
• Avoid bulk shipments without individual packaging to prevent parts classification shift