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
40%
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
9903.88.0225%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)
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
• 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