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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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