Lycoming O-235-L2C Piston Engine from China
The Lycoming O-235-L2C is a carbureted, four-cylinder, air-cooled spark-ignition engine delivering 118 horsepower (88 kW), commonly used in civil trainer aircraft such as the Cessna 152. Classified under HTS 8407.10.00.20 for new spark-ignition aircraft engines under 373 kW intended for civil aviation.
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
• Include detailed technical specs confirming power rating <373 kW and civil aircraft certification; label as 'new' to avoid used engine duties
• Pitfall: incomplete Bills of Lading omitting aircraft end-use, leading to general engine classification