US-Cast Engine Block Assembly from Germany
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 — 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
• 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