Lifan LF188F Gasoline Engine from China
Lifan LF188F is an affordable 389cc spark-ignition 4-stroke engine mimicking Honda GX clones for budget equipment. HTS 8407.90.90 applies to these 'other' general-purpose piston engines under 373.99 kW. Popular for DIY generators and tillers in agriculture.
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
• Counterfeit risk high; provide genuine trademark docs
• Test for carburetor compliance with fuel standards
• Declare clones accurately to avoid anti-dumping scrutiny