Detroit Diesel DD13 Engine from Germany
A 12.8-liter inline-six diesel engine for medium- and heavy-duty trucks under headings 8703 and 8704. Optimized for fuel efficiency and high torque in propulsion applications for tractor-trailers. Falls under HTS 8408.20.2000 as a compression-ignition engine for specified road vehicles.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include detailed installation manuals proving vehicle compatibility; conduct power output verification for 'propulsion' classification; watch for pitfalls in used engine imports requiring refurbishment declarations