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High-Performance Forged Steel Crankshaft

Nitrided forged 4340 steel crankshaft for 350-500hp spark-ignition V8 engines, featuring gun-drilled oil passages and lightweight cheater webs. Designed for racing and performance automotive applications. Classified 8483.10.1050 for spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+50.0%52.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇩🇪Germany2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇯🇵Japan2.5%+25.0%27.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8483.10.10Same rate: 52.5%

If designed for turbo-diesel performance engines

Diesel crankshafts classified separately regardless of performance level

8708.10.30Same rate: 52.5%

If for vehicle body over 10 tons GVW

Heavy truck engine parts under Chapter 87 vehicle provisions

8431.49.90Lower: 50% vs 52.5%

If industrial stationary engines

Parts for fuel injection pumps and non-vehicle engines differ

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Material certification (4340/4140 steel) and HRC hardness testing mandatory

• Non-destructive testing (NDT) reports like magnaflux inspection often scrutinized

• Performance specs distinguishing from OEM parts affect valuation

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