Briggs & Stratton 356cc Go-Kart Engine from Japan
A 356cc OHV spark-ignition piston engine rated at 19.5 kW, optimized for go-kart propulsion (Chapter 87 recreational vehicles). Meets 8407.33.9080 criteria: 250-1000cc cylinder capacity, exceeding 18.65 kW power.
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 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
• Use dyno test reports to prove power exceeds 18.65 kW threshold
• Declare as 'for go-karts' with HS Chapter 87 references in commercial invoice
• Watch for misdeclaration as toy engines under Chapter 95