Honda GX390 389cc General Purpose Engine from Mexico
The Honda GX390 is a 389cc air-cooled, spark-ignition 4-stroke OHV engine delivering 11.7 HP (approximately 8.7 kW or 11.7 HP), ideal for generators, pressure washers, and lawn equipment. It falls under HTS 8407.90.9040 as a spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine with power output between 746 W and 4,476 W, classified as 'other engines' not specifically for vehicles.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Verify engine power output with manufacturer specs and include test reports to confirm it falls within 746W-4,476W range for accurate classification
• Ensure documentation distinguishes from vehicle-specific engines (HTS 8407.31-8407.34) to avoid misclassification
• Label clearly as 'non-road engine' if applicable to comply with EPA/CARB emissions standards during import