Lycoming IO-540-K1A5 Piston Engine from China
The Lycoming IO-540-K1A5 is a six-cylinder, fuel-injected, spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine producing 300 horsepower for light aircraft such as the Cessna 182 Skylane. It converts linear piston motion to rotary crankshaft output via connecting rods and crankshaft, optimized for certified aviation applications. Falls under HTS 8407.10.00 as a spark-ignition reciprocating internal combustion piston engine exclusively for aircraft.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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 Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) if modified from standard configuration; ensure TBO (Time Between Overhaul) records are current
• Pitfall: mismatched propeller flange specs can cause installation compliance issues