Yanmar L100 Diesel Engine from China
The Yanmar L100 is a single-cylinder, air-cooled diesel engine rated at 10 HP (7.5 kW), optimized for small horticultural equipment like tillers and mowers. Classified under HTS 8408.90.10.40 for diesel engines ≤37.3 kW destined for agricultural or horticultural machines. It offers reliable low-end torque for demanding field operations.
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Include installation manuals specifying agricultural end-use to support classification
• Check for country-of-origin markings, as engines from certain nations may qualify for duty preferences
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring the engine is not pre-assembled into machinery, which changes heading