Rotax 912 UL-S3 Aviation Engine from China
The Rotax 912 UL-S3 is a four-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled spark-ignition engine with dual ignition, rated at 100 horsepower (75 kW), popular in ultralight and light sport civil aircraft. It qualifies for HTS 8407.10.00.20 as a new reciprocating engine under 373 kW for civil aircraft applications.
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
• Provide Rotax factory certification and power curve data to confirm <373 kW; ensure no military markings
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as 'industrial' engine if aviation docs are missing