8407.33.90.40/Honda GX390 Small Engine/Germany

Honda GX390 Small Engine from Germany

The Honda GX390 is a 389cc spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine rated at 9.3 kW (approximately 13 HP), designed for propulsion in small utility vehicles like go-karts and mini bikes under Chapter 87. It falls under HTS 8407.33.9040 due to its cylinder capacity between 250cc and 1000cc and power output not exceeding 18.65 kW. This classification applies specifically to engines intended for vehicle propulsion rather than stationary power generation.

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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify engine power rating with manufacturer specs and include propulsion end-use certification for vehicles of Chapter 87; common pitfall is misclassifying as stationary garden equipment

• Ensure cylinder capacity documentation matches 250-1000cc range

• Obtain EPA/CARB emissions labels for US compliance