Ford 7.3L Godzilla V8 Engine from Japan
Ford's 7.3-liter Godzilla V8 is a spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine exceeding 2,000 cc, built for Super Duty trucks (F-250/F-350 in HTS 8704). Classified in 8407.34.4800 for its use in heavy vehicles of 8704, distinguishing it from tractor-specific engines.
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
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Submit Ford engineering docs proving 8704 vehicle compatibility; label with exact cylinder capacity
• Watch for misdeclaration as passenger car engine (8703)
• Obtain advance ruling for high-value imports