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HS Code 8409.91 : Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines)

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MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
Tariff data verified: July 2026 EN (Official WCO) FR (Pending) ES (Pending)

The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for other, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines) is 8409.91. Under the 2026 United States (USITC HTS), the representative MFN general duty rate is Free [USITC HTS Tariff Schedule 2026].

Chapter
Heading
Subheading
8409.91
US MFN Duty
Free
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
Chapter 84
Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading 8407 or 8408
Heading 8409
Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading 8407 or 8408
Subheading .91
.91
Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines)
United States (USITC HTS 2026)
8409.91
Representative General Duty
Free
(rates range Free–2.5% across national sub-lines)
Verified July 2026 · USITC Source

MODULE 5: US IMPORT DUTY & FEE BREAKDOWN (LANDED COST STACK)

Base Customs Duty
Free
MFN Rate [USITC]
Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)
0.3464%
Min $32.71 / Max $634.62 [19 CFR 24.23]
Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF)
0.125%
Ocean Cargo [19 CFR 24.24]
Federal Import VAT / GST
0.00%
US Has NO Federal VAT
Notice: Duty rates and trade remedies change frequently (Section 301, Section 232, anti-dumping orders, de minimis thresholds). Duty calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Always verify exact rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or a licensed customs broker prior to import.
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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix

Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT

Commercial Invoice

Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.

UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT

Packing List & Bill of Lading

Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.

PREFERENTIAL RULE

Certificate of Origin (If Claiming FTA)

Required only when claiming zero-duty preference under USMCA, KORUS, or GSP.

MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags

Standard Entry This commodity does not carry mandatory PGA pre-clearance flags under the ACE message set.

MODULE 8: Trade Remedies (Section 301, Section 232, AD/CVD)

China Section 301 Tariff Status
7.5% – 25% Additional Duty (China Origin)
Section 232 Steel/Aluminum Status
Exempt (Non-Metal Commodity)
EU CBAM Carbon Alert
Not in Scope

MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)

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Agreement Code Trade Agreement / Program Preferential Rate Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement
PUnited States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)FreeMust meet USMCA Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff shift rules.
KRU.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS)FreeDirect shipment from South Korea with KORUS Certificate of Origin.
AUU.S.-Australia Free Trade AgreementFreeWholly obtained or tariff shift rule under US-Australia FTA.
A / DGSP / African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA)Free35% local value-add requirement for beneficiary country origin.

MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications

Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines)

MODULE 11: Official CBP CROSS Binding Classification Rulings

Ruling # Subject / Product Description HTS Code Ruling Date Precedent Link
R04552 The tariff classification of oil drain plug assemblies from Taiwan. 8409.91.9290 2006-08-24 View Precedent R04552 →
D83802 The tariff classification of an oil pan drain plug for an automobile from Germany. 8409.91.5080 1998-10-27 View Precedent D83802 →

US National HTS Tariff Lines (8409.91)

HTS Code Description General Rate Special (FTA) Rate Column 2 Rate Unit
8409.91 Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines) Free Free Rate on request
8409.91.10 Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines), Cast-iron parts, not advanced beyond cleaning, and machined only for the removal of fins, gates, sprues and risers or to permit location in finishing machinery Free Free 10%
8409.91.10.40 Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines), Cast-iron parts, not advanced beyond cleaning, and machined only for the removal of fins, gates, sprues and risers or to permit location in finishing machinery, For vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29, or heading 8702, 8703 or 8704 Free Free Rate on request kg
8409.91.10.60 Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines), Cast-iron parts, not advanced beyond cleaning, and machined only for the removal of fins, gates, sprues and risers or to permit location in finishing machinery, For marine propulsion engines Free Free Rate on request kg
8409.91.10.80 Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines), Cast-iron parts, not advanced beyond cleaning, and machined only for the removal of fins, gates, sprues and risers or to permit location in finishing machinery, Other Free Free Rate on request kg
8409.91.30.00 Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines), Other, To be installed in vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29, or heading 8702, 8703 or 8704, Aluminum cylinder heads 2.5% Free (A,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 35% No.
8409.91.50 Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines), Other, To be installed in vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29, or heading 8702, 8703 or 8704, Other 2.5% Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 35%
8409.91.50.10 Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines), Other, To be installed in vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29, or heading 8702, 8703 or 8704, Other, Connecting rods Free Free Rate on request No.
8409.91.50.81 Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines), Other, To be installed in vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29, or heading 8702, 8703 or 8704, Other, Steel forgings Free Free Rate on request kg
8409.91.50.85 Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines), Other, To be installed in vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29, or heading 8702, 8703 or 8704, Other, Other Free Free Rate on request kg
8409.91.92 Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines), Other, For marine propulsion engines 2.5% Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 35%
8409.91.92.10 Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines), Other, For marine propulsion engines, Connecting rods Free Free Rate on request No.
8409.91.92.90 Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines), Other, For marine propulsion engines, Other Free Free Rate on request kg
8409.91.99 Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines), Other, Other 2.5% Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 35%
8409.91.99.10 Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines), Other, Other, Connecting rods Free Free Rate on request No.
8409.91.99.90 Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines), Other, Other, Other Free Free Rate on request kg
⚠️ U.S. AD/CVD Trade-Remedy Alert 4 Active Orders

HS 8409.91 appears in the scope of 4 active U.S. Antidumping/Countervailing Duty order(s) — covering Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 22C and 999CC, and Parts Thereof, Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99 Cubic Centimeters and Up to 225cc, and Parts Thereof, Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and Up to 225cc, and Parts Thereof from China (Commerce case(s) A-570-119, C-570-120, C-570-125, A-570-124). Scope is defined by written product description, and duty rates are exporter-specific.

Explore all 724 covered orders in the U.S. AD/CVD Trade Remedies Directory ↗. Verify exact scope at access.trade.gov and view the Active AD/CVD Directory. Not legal advice. Per-code scope flags cover the 437 highest-volume HS6 subheadings (724 of 778 active orders; 93% coverage); coverage expanding.

💡 U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Duty-Saver

HTS General Note 3(c) Eligible

Merchandise under HS 8409.91 may qualify for reduced or duty-free preferential rates under U.S. Free Trade Agreements (USMCA, KORUS, Australia FTA, Israel FTA, Chile FTA, etc.) when meeting statutory Rules of Origin:

10-Digit HTS MFN Rate (General) Preferential / FTA Rate (Special Program)
8409.91.30.00 2.5% A: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) AU: United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement BH: United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement CL: United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement CO: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement E: Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) IL: United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement JO: United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement KR: U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) MA: United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement OM: United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement P: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA / CUSMA / T-MEC) PA: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement PE: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement S: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) SG: United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement
8409.91.50.10 2.5% A: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) AU: United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement BH: United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement CL: United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement CO: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement E: Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) IL: United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement JO: United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement KR: U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) MA: United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement OM: United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement P: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA / CUSMA / T-MEC) PA: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement PE: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement S: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) SG: United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement
8409.91.50.81 2.5% A: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) AU: United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement BH: United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement CL: United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement CO: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement E: Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) IL: United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement JO: United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement KR: U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) MA: United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement OM: United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement P: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA / CUSMA / T-MEC) PA: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement PE: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement S: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) SG: United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement
8409.91.50.85 2.5% A: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) AU: United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement BH: United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement CL: United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement CO: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement E: Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) IL: United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement JO: United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement KR: U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) MA: United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement OM: United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement P: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA / CUSMA / T-MEC) PA: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement PE: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement S: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) SG: United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement
8409.91.92.10 2.5% A: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) AU: United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement BH: United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement CL: United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement CO: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement E: Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) IL: United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement JO: United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement KR: U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) MA: United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement OM: United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement P: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA / CUSMA / T-MEC) PA: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement PE: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement S: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) SG: United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement
8409.91.92.90 2.5% A: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) AU: United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement BH: United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement CL: United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement CO: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement E: Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) IL: United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement JO: United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement KR: U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) MA: United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement OM: United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement P: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA / CUSMA / T-MEC) PA: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement PE: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement S: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) SG: United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement
8409.91.99.10 2.5% A: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) AU: United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement BH: United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement CL: United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement CO: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement E: Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) IL: United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement JO: United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement KR: U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) MA: United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement OM: United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement P: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA / CUSMA / T-MEC) PA: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement PE: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement S: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) SG: United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement
8409.91.99.90 2.5% A: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) AU: United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement BH: United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement CL: United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement CO: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement E: Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) IL: United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement JO: United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement KR: U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) MA: United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement OM: United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement P: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA / CUSMA / T-MEC) PA: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement PE: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement S: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) SG: United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement
⚠️ GSP Statutory Caveat: Tariff preference codes A, A+, A* refer to the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences. GSP duty-free entry applies when GSP statutory authorization is currently in effect by U.S. Congress.
📜 Certificate of Origin Requirement: Preferential tariff treatment requires a valid Certificate of Origin demonstrating compliance with product-specific Rules of Origin (tariff shift or Regional Value Content). Eligibility is not automatic — verify origin rules at HTS General Note 3(c) Authority.
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US 10-Digit Statistical HTS Breakout (8409.91)

11 Declarable Lines · USITC 2026
⚠️ Section 301 (China) Additional Tariff Alert Heading 9903.88.03

If imported from China, merchandise under this HTS line carries an additional Section 301 tariff (see HTS heading 9903.88.03). Applicable Section 301 rates depend on country of origin — verify exact rate and exemptions at hts.usitc.gov.

10-Digit HTS Code Statistical Description General MFN Rate FTA / Special Rate Unit
8409.91.10.40 Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading 8407 or 8408: Other: Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines): Cast-iron parts, not advanced beyond cleaning, and machined only for the removal of fins, gates, sprues and risers or to permit location in finishing machinery For vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29, or heading 8702, 8703 or 8704 Free Base MFN kg
8409.91.10.60 Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading 8407 or 8408: Other: Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines): Cast-iron parts, not advanced beyond cleaning, and machined only for the removal of fins, gates, sprues and risers or to permit location in finishing machinery For marine propulsion engines Free Base MFN kg
8409.91.10.80 Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading 8407 or 8408: Other: Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines): Cast-iron parts, not advanced beyond cleaning, and machined only for the removal of fins, gates, sprues and risers or to permit location in finishing machinery Other Free Base MFN kg
8409.91.30.00 Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading 8407 or 8408: Other: Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines): Other: To be installed in vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29, or heading 8702, 8703 or 8704: Aluminum cylinder heads 2.5% Free (A,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) No. / kg
8409.91.50.10 Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading 8407 or 8408: Other: Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines): Other: To be installed in vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29, or heading 8702, 8703 or 8704: Other Connecting rods 2.5% Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) No. / kg
8409.91.50.81 Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading 8407 or 8408: Other: Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines): Other: To be installed in vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29, or heading 8702, 8703 or 8704: Other Steel forgings 2.5% Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) kg
8409.91.50.85 Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading 8407 or 8408: Other: Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines): Other: To be installed in vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29, or heading 8702, 8703 or 8704: Other Other 2.5% Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) kg / No.
8409.91.92.10 Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading 8407 or 8408: Other: Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines): Other: For marine propulsion engines Connecting rods 2.5% Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) No. / kg
8409.91.92.90 Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading 8407 or 8408: Other: Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines): Other: For marine propulsion engines Other 2.5% Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) kg
8409.91.99.10 Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading 8407 or 8408: Other: Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines): Other: Other Connecting rods 2.5% Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) No. / kg
8409.91.99.90 Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading 8407 or 8408: Other: Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines): Other: Other Other 2.5% Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) kg

MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes

Related HS Code Heading Category Action
8409.10 Subheading under Heading 8409 HS 8409.10 undefined Duty & Entry Rules →
8409.99 Subheading under Heading 8409 HS 8409.99 undefined Duty & Entry Rules →

MODULE 13: Industry Classification & Crosswalk Mesh (NAICS & Schedule B)

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Chapter 84 Tariff Schedule (2026) ↗

Official U.S. 10-digit tariff lines and general duty rates for Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines).

CBP CROSS Ruling Database (8409.91) ↗

Binding customs classification precedents for Heading 8409.

MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide

Is HS Code 8409.91 subject to U.S. Antidumping or Countervailing (AD/CVD) duties?
Yes. HS Code 8409.91 (Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines)) falls within the product scope of 4 active U.S. Department of Commerce AD/CVD order(s), including Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 22C and 999CC, and Parts Thereof, Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99 Cubic Centimeters and Up to 225cc, and Parts Thereof, Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and Up to 225cc, and Parts Thereof from China (Commerce case(s) A-570-119, C-570-120, C-570-125, A-570-124). Importers must verify exact product scope and their foreign manufacturer's exporter-specific duty deposit rate on Commerce's ACCESS portal (access.trade.gov) prior to U.S. Customs entry.
Is HS Code 8409.91 subject to U.S. Antidumping or Countervailing (AD/CVD) duties?
Yes. HS Code 8409.91 (Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines)) falls within the product scope of 4 active U.S. Department of Commerce AD/CVD order(s), including Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 22C and 999CC, and Parts Thereof, Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99 Cubic Centimeters and Up to 225cc, and Parts Thereof, Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and Up to 225cc, and Parts Thereof from China (Commerce case(s) A-570-119, C-570-120, C-570-125, A-570-124). Importers must verify exact product scope and their foreign manufacturer's exporter-specific duty deposit rate on Commerce's ACCESS portal (access.trade.gov) prior to U.S. Customs entry.
Is HS Code 8409.91 subject to U.S. Antidumping or Countervailing (AD/CVD) duties?
Yes. HS Code 8409.91 (Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines)) falls within the product scope of 4 active U.S. Department of Commerce AD/CVD order(s), including Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 22C and 999CC, and Parts Thereof, Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99 Cubic Centimeters and Up to 225cc, and Parts Thereof, Certain Vertical Shaft Engines Between 99cc and Up to 225cc, and Parts Thereof from China (Commerce case(s) A-570-119, C-570-120, C-570-125, A-570-124). Importers must verify exact product scope and their foreign manufacturer's exporter-specific duty deposit rate on Commerce's ACCESS portal (access.trade.gov) prior to U.S. Customs entry.
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and United States (USITC HTS) general duty for Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines)?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and United States (USITC HTS), Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines) is classified under HS 8409.91 (Heading 8409, Chapter 84). The representative US MFN general duty rate is Free.
How is HS 8409.91 distinguished within Heading 8409 (Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading 8407 or 8408)?
Heading 8409 covers Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading 8407 or 8408. Subheading 8409.91 specifically isolates Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines). Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 8409.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 8409.91?
Related subheadings under Heading 8409 include 8409.10, 8409.99. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines)?
Commercial Invoice (detailing Incoterms, currency, and origin), Packing List, Bill of Lading (or Air Waybill), CBP Form 7501 Entry Summary, and a continuous customs bond are required for formal entries.
Can goods under HS 8409.91 enter duty-free under USMCA or Free Trade Agreements?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in Mexico, Canada, South Korea, or Australia enter duty-free under preference SPI codes (P, KR, AU) provided they satisfy Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff-shift rules with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the US formal entry threshold for shipments of Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines)?
Commercial shipments of Other, Suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (including rotary engines) with a customs value exceeding $2,500 USD require formal customs entry (CBP Form 7501) and a continuous entry bond. Informal entry applies to lower values.
How can an importer obtain a binding CBP classification ruling for HS 8409.91?
Importers may submit an e-Ruling request under 19 CFR Part 177 to CBP National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD) to obtain a legally binding tariff classification ruling prior to importation.
What U.S. Census NAICS industry code corresponds to HS 8409.91?
HS 8409.91 maps to NAICS code 336310 (Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing) under official U.S. Census Bureau trade concordance tables.
Does the United States assess federal VAT or GST on imports of HS 8409.91?
No. The United States does NOT charge a federal Value-Added Tax (VAT) or Goods and Services Tax (GST) on imports. Importers pay customs duty + MPF + HMF (if ocean freight).
How are Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) calculated?
MPF is assessed at 0.3464% of entered value (min $32.71, max $634.62 per entry). HMF is assessed at 0.125% on ocean freight shipments entering US ports.
What is the Section 321 de minimis duty-free threshold for HS 8409.91?
Under Section 321 (19 U.S.C. 1321), eligible shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free and tax-free.
What U.S. Customs bond requirements apply to commercial entries under HS 8409.91?
Formal entries with customs value exceeding $2,500 USD require a continuous customs entry bond (CBP Form 301) to guarantee payment of duties, taxes, and fees.
What Importer Security Filing (ISF 10+2) rules apply to ocean imports of HS 8409.91?
Ocean container shipments bound for US ports require electronic ISF 10+2 submission via ACE at least 24 hours before loading at foreign ports.
How do USMCA preference rules apply to commercial imports under HS 8409.91?
Qualifying originating goods from Canada or Mexico meeting USMCA tariff-shift or Regional Value Content (RVC) rules enter duty-free under SPI code 'P'.
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