Nissan VK56DE 5.6L V8 Engine from Germany
Nissan's VK56DE 5.6L V8 spark-ignition engine (>2,000 cc) powers Titan XD heavy-duty trucks under HTS 8704. It meets 8407.34.4800 criteria for 'other' vehicle propulsion engines.
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.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 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
• Certify via Nissan service bulletins for 8704 fit; include CAD drawings if customized
• Pitfall: bulk shipments misdeclared as parts