Honda GX160 Motorcycle Engine from Japan
A 160cc spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine designed for installation in off-road motorcycles classified under HTS 8701.21 or 8701.22. It features a horizontal shaft and is optimized for propulsion in vehicles of Chapter 87 with cylinder capacity between 50cc and 250cc. Falls under 8407.32.20.80 as 'other' engines for such specific vehicle types.
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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify engine specs match exactly 50-250cc and intended vehicle subheadings; obtain manufacturer's declaration for cylinder capacity
• Ensure EPA/CARB emissions certification for US import
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as agricultural engine under 8407.90