Briggs & Stratton 450E Series Engine from Germany
Compact 99cc OHV spark-ignition engine delivering 2.8 kW, specifically for powering portable horticultural tools such as mini-cultivators and aerators. Classified in 8407.90.1010 due to its low power (<4,476 W) and designation for agricultural/horticultural machinery installation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label with exact kW rating and intended ag use; obtain EPA/CARB certification for emissions
• Avoid classifying as toy engines if over certain size thresholds