Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 18HP Air-Cooled Engine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.0525%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.06, 9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45, 9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, 9903.94.63, 9903.94.66 and 9903.94.67, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) 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