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.

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.

8407.90.90Same rate: 35%

If under 4,476 W power rating

Smaller capacity spark-ignition engines use separate statistical break below 4.5 kW threshold.

8433.11.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

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)