US-Cast Engine Block Assembly from China
High-performance aluminum engine blocks cast and machined in US foundries exported to assembly plants for integration with imported cylinder heads and internals. Blocks cleaned, painted, and assembled only abroad. Premium 9802.00.80 automotive application.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Casting x-ray reports and machining dimension reports essential
• US content must exceed 35% of engine value for maximum benefit
• Cylinder bore honing permitted if done to US specifications