Honda GX120 Mini Engine from China
A 4-stroke spark-ignition reciprocating internal combustion engine with 118cc displacement, rated at 3.5 kW (about 4.7 HP), designed for installation in small agricultural machinery like walk-behind tillers. It falls under HTS 8407.90.1010 as a small engine under 4,476 W (4.476 kW) for agricultural or horticultural equipment, not exceeding 37.3 kW overall.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Verify engine power rating with manufacturer specs to confirm <4,476 W; include installation intent documentation for ag/hort use
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as general-purpose without end-use proof