Zongshen ZS50 Mini Bike Engine from Canada
The Zongshen ZS50 is a 49cc air-cooled single-cylinder spark-ignition engine producing 2HP (under 746W), primarily for propelling pocket bikes and small ATVs in Chapter 87. Classified under HTS 8407.31.0040 for its sub-50cc displacement and low power rating tailored for light vehicle propulsion.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.0525%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.06, 9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45, 9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, 9903.94.63, 9903.94.66 and 9903.94.67, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed technical specs and end-use statement confirming propulsion for Chapter 87 vehicles to secure correct classification
• Ensure carburetor meets US emissions standards; pitfalls include incorrect power rating declarations causing duty reassessment
• Package with vehicle compatibility docs; bulk shipments without provenance risk scrutiny as general machinery