Detroit Diesel DD15 Engine from China
The Detroit DD15 is a medium-duty diesel engine for Class 8 trucks, delivering 400-510 hp through compression-ignition technology for reliable vehicle propulsion. It includes integrated aftertreatment systems for emissions control. Falls under 8480.20.90.00 as an 'other' diesel engine for Chapter 87 vehicles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide detailed technical specs showing cylinder capacity to distinguish from engines under quota-limited provisions
• Include vehicle compatibility certification to prevent misclassification as non-propulsion stationary engines
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Chinese-origin diesel engines; declare country of origin accurately