Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 40 Air-Cooled Engine from Germany
The Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 40 is a horizontal-shaft air-cooled V-twin engine at 993 cc delivering 40 horsepower (29.8 kW but models exceed 37.3 kW variant), for agricultural tractor propulsion. It matches HTS 8407.33.1060 specifications for air-cooled engines over 37.3 kW in 250-1,000 cc range.
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.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document exact kW rating with dyno test certificates; ensure no liquid cooling components are present; comply with agricultural machinery import quotas if applicable