Continental IO-240-B Aircraft Engine

The Continental IO-240-B is a four-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected spark-ignition reciprocating engine producing 125 horsepower (93 kW), designed specifically for civil aircraft like light sport and experimental models. It falls under HTS 8407.10.00.20 as a new aircraft engine under 373 kW for civil use, matching the hierarchy for spark-ignition piston engines.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8407.34Lower: 25% vs 35%

If designed for motor vehicles rather than aircraft

Engines principally for cars or trucks fall under automotive piston engine headings, not aircraft-specific provisions.

8407.10.00.40Same rate: 35%

If power output exceeds 373 kW

Higher power aircraft engines are classified in the statistical suffix for >373 kW within the same civil aircraft category.

8411.82.40.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as a complete gas turbine rather than reciprocating piston

Turbojet or turboprop aircraft engines use gas turbine technology, shifting to Chapter 84 heading 8411.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain FAA or EASA type certification documentation to verify civil aircraft use; ensure engine is certified as 'new' with manufacturer affidavit

• Common pitfall: misclassifying as rotary type, which may shift to other subheadings