Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 18HP Air-Cooled Engine from Japan
The Briggs & Stratton Vanguard series 18HP (approx 40 kW) air-cooled engine has 1.3L displacement for agricultural tractor installation. It meets HTS 8407.34.0560 criteria: spark-ignition, 1,000-2,000 cc, air-cooled, over 37.3 kW for ag 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.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Ensure agricultural tractor compatibility certification; generic vehicle engines may reclassify
• Document exact bore/stroke measurements to verify cylinder capacity for customs audit