Briggs & Stratton 27cc-270cc Go-Kart Engine from Germany
Briggs & Stratton XR Series 270cc engine optimized for go-kart racing vehicles, featuring electric start and power output calibrated above 18.65 kW. This spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine for Chapter 87 recreational vehicles is classified under HTS 8407.32.90.80.
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 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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include racing sanctioning body approvals or vehicle blueprints showing propulsion integration
• Ensure crankshaft and cylinder bore measurements are documented for capacity verification
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'industrial engine' which redirects to higher-duty 8407.90 codes