Honda GX35 Four-Stroke Engine from Germany
The Honda GX35 is a 35.8cc spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine designed for propulsion in small vehicles like minibikes and go-karts under Chapter 87. It falls under HTS 8407.31.0080 as it has a cylinder capacity under 50cc and is not specifically for aircraft or motorcycles. This lightweight 4-stroke engine is commonly used in recreational off-road vehicles.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
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
• Verify cylinder capacity documentation (under 50cc) and confirm propulsion use for Chapter 87 vehicles to avoid reclassification to 8407.90
• Provide engine specification sheets showing spark-ignition reciprocating piston design; label power output in kW for customs valuation