Toyota 1NZ-FE Engine from Germany

The Toyota 1NZ-FE is a 1.5L inline-4 spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine with 1,498 cc displacement, designed for installation in passenger cars like the Toyota Corolla or Matrix (subheading 8703). It falls under HTS 8407.34.1810 as an engine for vehicles of Chapter 87 with cylinder capacity between 1,000-2,000 cc, not exceeding specs for specific tractor or bus installs. This classification covers complete new engines ready for vehicle propulsion.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
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
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.

Import Tips

Verify engine displacement via spec sheet to confirm 1,000-2,000 cc range; mismatches lead to reclassification

Include OEM part numbers and vehicle compatibility docs for CBP review to prove Chapter 87 fit

Ensure EPA/CARB emissions certification for spark-ignition engines to avoid holds at entry