Suzuki 500cc Snow Vehicle Engine from Japan
A 498cc rotary-type piston engine variant for high-performance snowmobiles (8701.21), classified in HTS 8407.33.30 for snow travel vehicles. Optimized for cold weather starts and high-torque snow propulsion within 250-1,000cc limit. Used in touring and racing snow machines.
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
• Provide snowmobile OEM specs confirming 8701.21 fit; include cold-start certification
• Differentiate from snow blower engines with propulsion intent docs
• Comply with avalanche-rated vehicle standards if applicable