50cc GY6 Scooter Engine from Japan
The GY6 50cc is a popular single-cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke spark-ignition engine for scooters and mopeds as defined for Chapter 87 vehicles. Classified in HTS 8407.31.00 for its exact 50cc capacity limit and reciprocating piston design for propulsion. Widely used in entry-level two-wheeled 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.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide detailed technical specs proving cylinder displacement ≤50cc; include proof of vehicle propulsion end-use via purchase orders; watch for anti-dumping duties on Asian-origin small engines