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

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

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