Lifan 168F Small Farm Tractor Engine from Japan
Chinese-made Lifan 168F 196cc 4-stroke engine specified for installation in small agricultural tractors for plowing and transport. Meets 8407.32.10.00 spark-ignition specs for ag propulsion.
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
• Countervailing duties often apply to Chinese engines; verify CVD rates via ITC
• Require supplier affidavits confirming no prior installation in non-ag equipment
• Test for exact cc via water displacement method if disputed