Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 18HP Air-Cooled Engine
The Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 18HP is an air-cooled engine with 1.3-litre displacement, producing approximately 40 kW for agricultural tractor installation. It meets tariff item 8407.34.10 as a spark-ignition engine with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, used for propulsion of Chapter 87 vehicles.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHide detailsECCCVehicles and Engine Emissions ProgramMay be required
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Vehicles and Engine Emissions Program · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require ECCC Vehicles and Engine Emissions Program depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8407341010; Equal To 8407341090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If a variant exceeds 2,000 cc
Engines over 2,000 cc are classified under 8407.34.29.
If the engine is compression-ignition
Diesel engines for tractors fall under heading 8408.
If imported as a part of agricultural machinery
Parts of agricultural machinery may be classified under heading 8433.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the engine's displacement (1,300 cc) and spark-ignition type in the import documents
• Provide evidence of its use in agricultural tractors to avoid misclassification
• Check if the engine is eligible for duty-free entry under a trade agreement
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