Mercury Verado 250 Supercharged Outboard from China
A high-performance 250 HP supercharged spark-ignition outboard engine for marine propulsion on performance boats and fishing vessels. Classified in 8407.29.00 for its reciprocating piston design used in non-pleasure craft marine applications. It offers advanced digital throttle controls for commercial and sport use.
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
• Provide detailed technical specs including cylinder count and ignition type to substantiate 'other' marine propulsion classification
• Comply with IMO emission standards for international waters; include test reports in entry docs
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying based on marketing materials—focus on technical propulsion purpose