Ford 6.8L V10 Natural Gas Engine from China
Ford's 6.8L V10 spark-ignition engine runs on compressed natural gas (CNG) for school buses and fleet trucks, but bare units classify as non-vehicle. HTS 8407.90.90.10 applies to this gas engine with sequential fuel injection. High torque for heavy-duty use.
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
• Document as 'bare long block' without vehicle mounts; include CNG high-pressure fuel rail specs
• Pitfall: OEM markings trigger vehicle engine scrutiny