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
17.5%
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)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 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