Lifan LF190F Horizontal Shaft Engine from Germany
Lifan LF190F is a 420cc spark-ignition horizontal shaft engine for agricultural water pumps and tillers. HTS 8407.90.10.80 covers this as an 'other' engine for horticultural machinery installation. Popular for its affordability in small farm equipment.
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
• Chinese-origin engines often require Section 301 tariff analysis; check USTR lists for surcharges
• Ensure shaft orientation and mounting specs match declared ag/hort end-use