Tohatsu 9.8 HP Outboard Motor from Japan
Tohatsu 9.8 HP is a compact 2-stroke spark-ignition outboard ideal for small tenders and kayaks. It falls under HTS 8407.21.00 for its portable marine propulsion design.
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
• For 2-stroke models, include two-stroke oil specifications in technical docs
• Label with maximum propeller RPM to confirm recreational horsepower limits
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'tiller handle' only; classify as complete motor