Briggs & Stratton 450 Series Engine from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
• 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