Honda GX390 Utility Engine from Japan
11.7 HP OHV spark-ignition engine for rotary tillers and agricultural sprayers, power under 37.3 kW. HTS 8407.90.1020 applies as it's intended for horticultural machinery installation with easy-start features. Robust cast iron cylinder enhances durability in field operations.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Attach end-user letters confirming installation in ag/hort equipment to prevent reclassification
• Comply with noise emission standards; test reports required for certain markets
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests retail sale, which could shift to consumer provisions