Briggs & Stratton 450E Series Engine from China
The Briggs & Stratton 450E is a compact 99cc overhead valve spark-ignition engine for pressure washers and light-duty power equipment. Classified in HTS 8407.90.90 as 'other' reciprocating spark-ignition engines under 373.99 kW, it supports commercial cleaning and construction tools. Its horizontal shaft and recoil start suit portable, non-automotive uses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 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)
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed parts diagrams and service manuals to demonstrate it's a standalone engine, not a vehicle part
• Ensure noise emission data for compliance with local regulations; pitfall is failing to declare as 'non-road' engine
• Label with country of origin and serial numbers per 19 CFR 134 to prevent valuation disputes