Honda GX390 Small Engine from China
The Honda GX390 is a 389cc spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine designed for installation in agricultural machinery like lawn mowers and tillers. It falls under HTS 8407.90.10.80 as an 'other' engine specifically intended for agricultural or horticultural equipment, excluding tractors. This classification applies to its use in non-tractor farming tools.
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
• Verify engine specs confirm spark-ignition reciprocating design and intended use in ag/hort machinery via manufacturer docs to avoid reclassification
• Include installation intent declaration; engines for micro-tractors may shift to 8407.90.10.40
• Ensure EPA/CARB emissions labeling compliance for US imports to prevent customs holds