Honda GX390 General Purpose Engine from Japan
A 389cc spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine rated at 9.3 kW (approximately 12.5 HP), exceeding 18.65 kW threshold in certain configurations, designed for propulsion in small utility vehicles like go-karts or ATV prototypes under Chapter 87. Classified under HTS 8407.33.9080 due to cylinder capacity between 250cc and 1000cc, power exceeding 18.65 kW, and vehicle propulsion use.
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
• Verify engine power output certification exceeds 18.65 kW with manufacturer specs and test reports for customs compliance
• Include documentation proving intended use for Chapter 87 vehicles to avoid reclassification as general purpose engines
• Label cylinder capacity clearly (250-1000cc) and ensure no marine or aircraft adaptations to prevent duty shifts