Loncin LC154F 43cc Engine from Japan
The Loncin LC154F 43cc OHV spark-ignition engine powers small Chapter 87 vehicles like radio-controlled scale cars and mini dirt bikes. HTS 8407.31.0080 applies for reciprocating piston design under 50cc, specifically excluding aircraft propulsion. Compact design with recoil start suits hobby and entry-level recreational vehicles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) 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
• Label engines with exact cc displacement and 'for vehicle propulsion' to prevent 8407.90 misclassification
• For OHV models, provide head design diagrams distinguishing from industrial variants