Briggs & Stratton 450 Series Engine from China
Briggs & Stratton 450 Series is an overhead valve spark-ignition engine for horticultural equipment like garden tractors and chippers. Classified under HTS 8407.90.10.80 for 'other' engines to be installed in non-tractor ag/hort machinery. Its compact design suits push mowers and power rakes.
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
• Provide detailed end-use statement specifying horticultural application to justify ag/hort classification
• Check for country-of-origin markings; engines from certain nations may qualify for duty preferences
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as marine/outboard engines (8407.21+), which have different rates