Honda GX160 4-Stroke OHV Gas Engine from Mexico
The Honda GX160 is a 163cc spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine with 5.5 HP (approximately 4.1 kW) output, designed for propulsion in small vehicles like go-karts and minibikes. It falls under HTS 8407.32.9040 due to its cylinder capacity between 50-250cc and power not exceeding 18.65 kW, specifically for vehicle propulsion in Chapter 87.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.0525%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.06, 9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45, 9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, 9903.94.63, 9903.94.66 and 9903.94.67, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) 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 displacement (50-250cc) and power rating (<18.65kW) with manufacturer specs for accurate classification
• Include EPA or CARB certification documentation to avoid customs holds on emissions-regulated engines