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Honda HRX217VKA Lawn Mower from Japan

The Honda HRX217VKA is a self-propelled lawn mower powered by a gasoline engine, designed for mowing lawns, parks, or sports grounds. It falls under HTS 8433.19.00.40 as a gasoline-powered mower other than straw or fodder balers or egg/fruit sorting machines. Features include a Select Drive system for variable speed and a premium cut with MicroCut blades.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify engine displacement and confirm it's classified as gasoline-powered machinery under subheading 8433.19; electric models shift to 8433.11

• Include detailed technical specs like blade width and fuel type in commercial invoice to prevent misclassification as parts under 8433.90

• Ensure EPA/CARB emissions compliance labeling for gasoline engines to avoid customs holds; common pitfall is missing noise emission declarations