Honda GX120 Mini Engine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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 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