Automotive Crankshaft for Gasoline Engines from Germany
A forged steel crankshaft designed specifically for spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines in passenger cars. It converts the linear motion of pistons into rotational motion and is machined to precise tolerances for high-performance gasoline engines. Classified under HTS 8483.10.10 due to its principal use in spark-ignition engines.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Verify engine type compatibility with spark-ignition certification to avoid reclassification to diesel headings
• Provide detailed engineering drawings and OEM specifications as documentation for customs valuation