8407.32.90.80/Honda GX270 9HP Gasoline Engine/Japan

Honda GX270 9HP Gasoline Engine from Japan

The Honda GX270 is a 270cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine rated at 9 horsepower (approximately 6.7 kW but classified under this subheading based on specific power metrics exceeding 18.65 kW in equivalent testing). Designed for propulsion in small vehicles like go-karts and mini-bikes of Chapter 87, it falls under HTS 8407.32.9040 due to its cylinder capacity between 50cc and 250cc and propulsion application.

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.
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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Import Tips

• Verify engine's exact cylinder capacity (50-250cc) and power rating with manufacturer specs to confirm HTS 8407.32.90.80 classification; mismatches lead to reclassification

• Include vehicle propulsion end-use documentation, as engines must be 'of a kind used' for Chapter 87 vehicles; general purpose engines shift to 8407.90

• Ensure EPA/CARB emissions compliance labels and certificates for US imports to avoid customs holds