Honda GX160 Small Engine from Germany
A 160cc spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine designed for propulsion in vehicles like motorcycles, ATVs, and go-karts under headings 8701, 8703, or 8704. Its cylinder capacity of 160cc fits precisely within the 50-250cc range specified for HTS 8407.32.20. This engine is optimized for installation in light recreational or utility 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
• Verify engine cylinder capacity documentation (50-250cc) and confirm vehicle compatibility with specified Chapter 87 subheadings
• Include OEM specifications and installation instructions to prove propulsion purpose and avoid reclassification as general purpose engines
• Ensure EPA/CARB emissions certification for US imports; common pitfall is missing vehicle-specific labeling