Ski-Doo Rotax 850 E-TEC Snowmobile Engine from Japan
The Rotax 850 E-TEC is an 849cc spark-ignition engine featuring direct injection for Ski-Doo snowmobiles, designed for extreme snow conditions. It qualifies for HTS 8407.33.30.80 as a reciprocating piston engine for snow-travel vehicles of 8701, in the 250-1000cc range, under 'Other'.
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 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
• Submit technical specs confirming snow propulsion design; ensure EPA/CARB emissions compliance for import
• Pitfall: Incorrect vehicle class can lead to 8407.34 reclassification