Mercury 40 HP FourStroke Outboard from Japan
Mercury's 40 HP FourStroke is a lightweight, spark-ignition outboard motor with electronic fuel injection for small fishing boats and dinghies. It qualifies under HTS 8407.21.00 due to its design as a detachable marine propulsion engine.
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
• Obtain Coast Guard approval numbers and include them on invoices to expedite clearance
• Declare exact model and serial numbers to prevent misclassification as inboard engines
• Be aware of seasonal import surges; pre-file entries to avoid delays during peak boating season