Honda GX390 General Purpose Engine from Japan
The Honda GX390 is a 389cc spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine designed for propulsion in vehicles like go-karts and small ATVs under Chapter 87. Its cylinder capacity falls between 250cc and 1,000cc, classifying it under HTS 8407.33.90 as 'other' engines not specifically for motorcycles.
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 cylinder capacity documentation (e.g
• spec sheets) to confirm 250-1000cc range for 8407.33 compliance
• Include proof of use for Chapter 87 vehicles (go-karts, ATVs) to avoid reclassification as stationary engines
• Label engines clearly with spark-ignition type and capacity to prevent customs disputes