Kohler LF970 LP Propane Engine from Germany
Kohler's LF970 is a heavy-duty liquid propane engine for standby generators and pumps, featuring spark-ignition technology for clean LP gas combustion. It qualifies for HTS 8407.90.90.10 as a non-vehicle gas engine with overhead valve design for efficiency. Commonly deployed in agricultural irrigation systems.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed horsepower ratings and governor specs for customs valuation; label clearly as 'LP gas only' to prevent diesel misclassification
• Watch for undervaluation penalties on industrial engines