Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 18 HP Vertical Shaft Engine from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• 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)