Continental IO-240-B Aircraft Engine from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• 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