Yamaha MZ50 Mini Engine from Germany
The Yamaha MZ50 is a 49cc spark-ignition 2-stroke piston engine for small recreational vehicles such as pocket bikes and electric start scooters of Chapter 87. Classified in HTS 8407.31.0080 for its sub-50cc capacity and vehicle propulsion purpose, excluding aircraft or larger motorcycle variants. Ideal for lightweight, high-rev applications in hobbyist 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 iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include vehicle compatibility certificates proving Chapter 87 propulsion to justify 8407.31 over general 8407.90 categories
• Document exact displacement via CAD drawings or OEM specs; 2-stroke vs 4-stroke doesn't affect heading but requires emissions compliance