Briggs & Stratton 356cc Vanguard Engine from Germany
The Briggs & Stratton 356cc Vanguard series engine outputs up to 15 kW, tailored for propulsion in small off-road vehicles like utility task vehicles (UTVs) of Chapter 87. It matches HTS 8407.33.9040 with its mid-range cylinder capacity and low power rating suitable for non-highway use. Horizontal shaft design enhances compatibility with compact vehicle frames.
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.
9903.03.060%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
• Include OEM vehicle model compatibility certificates; pitfall is confusing with lawnmower engines lacking vehicle propulsion spec
• Ensure anti-tampering seals for emissions
• Batch import with matching serial numbers for traceability