8409.91.10.40 - For vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29, or heading 8702, 8703 or 8704 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 10% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This classification covers specific cast-iron parts intended for use with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines, including rotary engines. Crucially, these parts must not have undergone any significant processing beyond basic cleaning. Acceptable machining is limited to operations that remove casting imperfections such as fins, gates, sprues, and risers, or those necessary for positioning the part in subsequent finishing machinery. The primary function of these engines, as well as the vehicles they are destined for, must align with the specified subheadings within headings 8701, 8702, 8703, or 8704.
Distinguishing this category from its siblings, the "For marine propulsion engines" (8409.91.10.60) code specifically applies to parts for engines designed for marine applications, whereas this category has a broader scope for land vehicles and other non-marine uses. The "Other" (8409.91.10.80) category is a residual classification for parts not meeting the specific criteria of other subcategories within 8409.91.10, including this one.
As this is a leaf node within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification under this code hinges on the material (cast-iron), the minimal processing applied, and the intended application with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines utilized in the specified vehicle headings.