Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 18 HP Vertical Shaft Engine
This 18 HP (13.4 kW) single-cylinder OHV gasoline engine powers lawn mowers, garden tractors, and wood chippers. Classified under HTS 8407.90.9060 for spark-ignition reciprocating engines in the 4,476-18.65 kW range, excluding aircraft and vehicle-specific types.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If under 4,476 W power rating
Smaller capacity spark-ignition engines use separate statistical break below 4.5 kW threshold.
If imported assembled to mowers/tractors
Complete lawn mower assemblies classify under powered garden machinery rather than separate engines.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include commercial invoice specifying shaft orientation (horizontal/vertical) and exact kW rating
• Check for preferential tariff treatment under USMCA if manufactured in qualifying countries
• Avoid misclassification by confirming not principally designed for marine propulsion (heading 8407.21)
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