Subaru EX27 Horticultural Mower Engine from China
Subaru's EX27 is a 270cc spark-ignition 4-stroke engine for installation in professional ride-on lawn mowers and horticultural cutting equipment. HTS 8407.90.10 applies to these engines dedicated to horticultural machinery applications.
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
• Use HTS advisory ruling requests for custom engines to confirm ag/hort classification
• Include technical specs showing horizontal shaft design for mower deck drive
• Watch for undervaluation penalties on OEM vs aftermarket engine pricing