Toyota 2UR-GSE V8 Engine from Japan
A high-performance 5.0L V8 spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine with 460 horsepower, used in Lexus sports cars like the RC F and GS F for propulsion. It exceeds 2,000 cc cylinder capacity and falls under HTS 8407.34.55.00 as an engine for vehicles of Chapter 87, not specifically for aircraft or marine use.
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
• Verify engine cylinder capacity with manufacturer specs and provide detailed technical datasheets to Customs for accurate classification under 8407.34.55.00
• Include vehicle compatibility certification and EPA emissions compliance docs to avoid delays, as these engines require CARB/EPA approval for import
• Beware of misclassification as parts (8409); ensure it's a complete propulsion engine, not an assembly for repair