MTU 12V4000M63 Diesel Engine

High-performance marine diesel engine delivering 1020 kW for auxiliary power and propulsion in offshore supply vessels. Falls under HTS 8408.90.90.40 as a compression-ignition piston engine in the specified power band, distinct from vehicle or aircraft engines.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8409.91.92Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If used in aircraft

Parts of aircraft piston engines classify under Chapter 84 spark-ignition provisions by end-use.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If integrated into industrial machinery as complete unit

Machines with integral engines over certain power may classify by principal function in 8479.

8408.90.10Same rate: 35%

If power exceeds 1,119 kW

Higher power diesel engines fall into sequential statistical suffixes within the same heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit detailed technical datasheets proving power rating and piston engine type during customs entry

For marine use, prepare IMO Tier compliance docs; common pitfall is classifying as aircraft engine

Avoid bulk shipments without individual serial numbers to prevent valuation disputes

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