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Forged Camshaft Gear Blank from Mexico

A forged blank tailored for timing gears on automotive and engine camshafts, part of speed changing mechanisms. HTS 8483.90.50.10 applies as it's a pre-machined forged part for gear boxes and gearing elements. Provides precise lobe positioning for valve timing in internal combustion engines.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

27.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include camshaft compatibility specs and OEM drawings to substantiate gearing classification

• Ensure forgings are normalized/annealed; heat-treated blanks may qualify for duty reductions