Honda GX390 Snowmobile Engine from Japan
A 389cc spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine designed for installation in snowmobiles, which are vehicles specially designed for traveling on snow under subheading 8701.21. It falls under HTS 8407.33.30 due to its cylinder capacity between 250cc and 1,000cc and specific application in snow travel vehicles of Chapter 87. This engine provides propulsion for recreational and utility snowmobiles.
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
• Verify engine specs match snow vehicle subheadings 8701.21-8701.29; include manufacturer certification of cylinder capacity
• Ensure documentation proves 'to be installed' status, avoiding classification as complete vehicle parts
• Watch for EPA/CARB emissions labeling requirements