Honda GX160 Small Engine from Japan
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 — 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 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