Paccar MX-13 Diesel Engine from China

The PACCAR MX-13 is a 13-liter compression-ignition engine for Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks, offering 455-510 hp for highway propulsion. Features include cooled EGR and DPF integration. Classified in HTS 8480.20.90.00 for other diesel propulsion engines for Chapter 87 vehicles.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

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
9903.88.0325%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

Maintain bill of materials showing complete engine assembly vs parts to prevent part-level classification

For remanufactured engines, provide rebuild certification to qualify for potential duty reductions

Check for Section 301 tariffs on Asian-sourced components; value engine origin correctly