Detroit Diesel DD16 High-Power Engine from China
A 2,100 kW inline-6 diesel engine for peak-load power plants and large compressors. Classified in HTS 8408.90.9050 as an 'other' compression-ignition engine exceeding 1,119 kW. Features predictive maintenance tech for industrial uptime.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Calibrate power claims with dyno test data to prevent undervaluation disputes
• Address ITAR concerns if engine controls have military dual-use potential
• Leverage FTZ for assembly/modification to lower effective duties