Rotax 912 UL-S3 Aviation Engine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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