Ford 6.8L V10 Natural Gas Engine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) 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
• Document as 'bare long block' without vehicle mounts; include CNG high-pressure fuel rail specs
• Pitfall: OEM markings trigger vehicle engine scrutiny