Briggs & Stratton 450 Series Engine from Germany
The Briggs & Stratton 450E Series is a 99cc overhead valve spark-ignition engine producing 3.75 ft-lbs torque (under 746W), ideal for pressure washers and generators. Classified in HTS 8407.90.90.20 for its reciprocating piston design and low power output suited for portable equipment. It emphasizes reliability for consumer-grade lawn and garden tools.
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 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
• Provide detailed technical datasheets showing torque/horsepower conversions to prove <746W
• Check for country-of-origin markings; engines from certain nations may qualify for duty reductions
• Avoid bundling with accessories that could reclassify as a set under different headings