Lifan 270cc Mini-Bike Spark Ignition Engine from Japan

Chinese-manufactured Lifan LF270 engine for mini-bikes and pit bikes, 270cc displacement with power surpassing 18.65 kW, designed specifically for small recreational vehicles of Chapter 87. Fits HTS 8407.32.90.80 as a reciprocating piston spark-ignition propulsion engine.

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

Import Tips

Obtain Chinese export certificates authenticating displacement and power specs for CBP review

Label with country-of-origin markings visible on engine exterior per 19 CFR requirements

Beware of transshipment risks; declare true origin to avoid Section 301 tariffs