Yamaha MZ360 358cc Vertical Shaft Engine from China

Yamaha MZ360 is a 358cc OHV spark-ignition engine with vertical shaft, rated at 11 HP (8.2 kW), used in riding mowers and garden tractors. It qualifies for HTS 8407.90.9040 as a reciprocating piston engine in the specified power band, excluding those for marine or aircraft use.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)

Import Tips

Document shaft configuration (vertical vs horizontal) as it affects end-use but not HTS classification

Ensure no vehicle mounting provisions to distinguish from automotive engines

Batch import paperwork should specify model numbers for quota or safeguard eligibility checks