8407.90.10.60 - Air-cooled 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | Free |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This classification, HTS Code 8407.90.10.60, specifically covers air-cooled engines designed to be incorporated into agricultural or horticultural machinery and equipment. This includes internal combustion piston engines of the spark-ignition type that rely on airflow, rather than a liquid coolant, for temperature regulation. Such engines are typically found powering a wide range of implements used in farming, gardening, and land management.
Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8407.90.10.80 (Other), is crucial. While both fall under "Other engines" intended for agricultural or horticultural machinery, this specific code is strictly for those that are air-cooled. The sibling category would encompass liquid-cooled engines or any other engines within this sub-heading that do not meet the air-cooled criterion. Therefore, the primary differentiator for this classification is the method of engine cooling.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification under 8407.90.10.60 is definitive once the engine is identified as spark-ignition, reciprocating or rotary, designed for agricultural or horticultural use, and employing an air-cooling system. Practical considerations for classification would involve verifying the engine's design for incorporation into such machinery and confirming the absence of a liquid cooling system.