Continental IO-240-B Aircraft Engine from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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