Chevrolet LS3 6.2L V8 Engine from Japan
GM's LS3 6.2L (376 ci) V8 engine delivers 430-436 hp for Corvette and Camaro SS vehicles of Chapter 87. As a spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine over 2,000 cc (6,162 cc), it's classified in HTS 8407.34.55.00 for propulsion purposes.
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 aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, 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
• Label with exact cylinder capacity and vehicle model compatibility to prevent shifts to parts headings (8409)
• Obtain advance ruling from CBP on classification if engine includes custom modifications
• Ensure no liquid-cooled aircraft features to avoid 8407.10 misrouting