Lifan 168F-2B 196cc Horizontal Shaft Engine from Japan
Lifan 168F-2B is a 196cc 4-stroke OHV spark-ignition engine producing 6.5 HP (4.85 kW), used in small motorcycles, scooters, and go-karts for propulsion. It matches HTS 8407.32.9040 specifications for 50-250cc vehicle propulsion engines under 18.65 kW.
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
• Provide technical specs sheet showing exact bore x stroke for cc calculation verification
• Check for country-of-origin markings required on small engines by importing nations
• Avoid reclassification by documenting end-use as vehicle propulsion, not industrial