LCT Predator 420cc Engine from Mexico
LCT Predator 420cc is a budget spark-ignition OHV engine for go-karts repurposed in agricultural carts and tillers. Classified HTS 8407.90.10.80 for 'other' horticultural machinery engines. Electric start option suits remote farm use.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Section 232: ag equipment + residential HVAC, MFN<15% — 15% ceiling (Annex III addition)
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Aftermarket engines need clear end-use affidavits to avoid recreational classification
• Section 232/301 tariffs common for these; calculate total landed cost accordingly
• Test for proper crating; loose engines risk damage claims at customs