Briggs & Stratton 27cc-270cc Go-Kart Engine from Japan
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 — 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
• 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