Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 61 Air-Cooled Tractor Engine from Germany
The Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 61 features a 993cc twin-cylinder air-cooled design exceeding 37.3kW, optimized for agricultural tractor front-end loaders and mowers. It matches HTS 8407.34.3560 for spark-ignition reciprocating engines in ag tractors over 2000cc equivalent power bands. Durable construction suits continuous farm use.
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.
9903.05.900%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
• Submit EPA/CARB emission certifications alongside HTS docs, as ag engines face specific environmental rules
• Document air-cooling fins and tractor mounting specs to distinguish from liquid-cooled models