Mercury MerCruiser 4.3L Inboard Marine Engine from China
This 4.3-liter V6 spark-ignition inboard engine delivers 220 horsepower (164 kW) for marine propulsion in boats, featuring inboard drive configuration. Classified under HTS 8407.29.0030 due to its power output between 746 W and 18.65 kW, marine propulsion use, and inboard engine design. It powers mid-size recreational boats like cabin cruisers with direct stern drive.
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
• Verify engine power rating certification to confirm 746W-18.65kW range; obtain EPA marine engine certificates for US compliance; declare exact model specs to avoid misclassification as outboard