Kohler Command PRO CH440 429cc Engine

Kohler CH440 14 HP (10.4 kW) horizontal shaft engine with recoil start, designed for chippers, compressors, and wood splitters. Falls under HTS 8407.90.9040 for 'other' spark-ignition reciprocating engines between 746 W and 4,476 W power output.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8411.99.90Higher: 37.4% vs 35%

If diesel rather than spark-ignition

Compression-ignition (diesel) engines classify under heading 8408.

8438.80.00.00Same rate: 35%

If for agricultural machinery like compressors

Other agricultural machines incorporate engines under functional headings.

8502.20.00Higher: 37% vs 35%

If generating electric current standalone

Complete generating sets classify in Chapter 85, not separate engines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include horsepower conversion calculations (1 HP ≈ 746 W) in import declarations

Separate engines from accessories to avoid set classification

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