Cast Iron Turbo Exhaust Housing from Germany
Cast iron turbine housing for turbochargers on Cummins diesel truck engines, directing exhaust flow to spin the turbine. Classifies HTS 8708.92.70.00 as exhaust pipe part despite turbo integration. High-nickel cast iron resists turbine inlet temperatures.
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%
Import Tips
• Distinguish from complete turbo (8414) via bill of materials breakdown
• Flow bench test data confirms exhaust passageway function
• Nickel content analysis prevents steel alloy misclassification