Lifan 389cc Horizontal Shaft Engine from Japan
Lifan 389cc engine provides 15 kW for propulsion in go-karts and small electric-hybrid assist vehicles of Chapter 87. Classified in 8407.33.9040 for its 250-1000cc range and sub-18.65 kW output, ideal for racing and recreational applications. OHV design ensures durability in vehicle chassis mounts.
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
• Specify horizontal shaft orientation in invoices for vehicle fit; common issue is reclass as generator without propulsion proof
• Comply with noise/emission standards via lab certs
• Track country-of-origin for quota eligibility