GM L87 6.2L V8 Engine from China
The GM L87 is a 6.2-liter V8 spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine with over 2,000 cc cylinder capacity, designed for installation in heavy-duty pickup trucks like Chevrolet Silverado models under HTS 8704. It falls under 8407.34.4800 as an engine for vehicles of heading 8704 with capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, not specifically for tractors in 8701.21-8701.29 or 8702-8703.
Duty Rate — China → United States
77.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.74.0825%Medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, as provided for in subdivision (i) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Verify engine matches exact vehicle subheadings 8701/8702-8704 via OEM specs; provide installation intent documentation to avoid reclassification
• Ensure EPA/CARB emissions certification for import clearance
• Common pitfall: incomplete VIN compatibility proof leading to delays