Kohler CH270 7HP ATV Propulsion Engine from Japan
Kohler CH270 is a 270cc overhead valve spark-ignition engine delivering power exceeding 18.65 kW equivalent for ATVs and utility vehicles of Chapter 87. Its reciprocating piston design and vehicle propulsion specification place it squarely in HTS 8407.32.90.80 for 50-250cc engines.
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 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
• Provide OEM vehicle compatibility certificates to prove 'of a kind used for propulsion of Chapter 87 vehicles' classification
• Check for anti-tampering seals on emissions equipment; violations trigger penalties under EPA rules
• Declare exact power output in kW with test data to avoid disputes on the 'exceeding 18.65 kW' criterion