Honda GX35 Four-Stroke Mini Engine from Germany
The Honda GX35 is a 35.8cc four-stroke spark-ignition engine delivering 1.3 HP (under 746W), used in small outdoor power equipment like string trimmers and hedge trimmers. It falls under HTS 8407.90.90.20 as a spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine rated less than 746W, distinct from larger power engines. This classification applies to its compact design for handheld or lightweight machinery.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify engine power output with manufacturer specs and include test reports to confirm <746W rating for proper classification
• Ensure EPA/CARB emission compliance labels are affixed; non-compliance leads to customs holds
• Declare exact model and horsepower to avoid misclassification into higher-duty categories