Honda GX160 Agricultural Tractor Engine from Japan
The Honda GX160 is a 160cc spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine designed specifically for installation in agricultural tractors. It falls under HTS 8407.32.10.00 due to its cylinder capacity between 50cc and 250cc and its designation for propulsion in ag-use tractors as per Chapter 87 vehicle compatibility.
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
• Verify engine specs confirm cylinder capacity 50-250cc and explicit 'for agricultural tractor installation' labeling to meet 8407.32.10.00 criteria
• Provide manufacturer declaration linking engine to Chapter 87 ag tractors; missing docs lead to reclassification under general vehicle engines
• Ensure no pre-installation in tractors, as assembled units shift to tractor HTS 8701.10 headings