8407.90.10.80 - Other 🖩
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 8407.90.10.80, pertains to spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines that are not air-cooled and are intended for installation in agricultural or horticultural machinery or equipment. These engines are designed for applications where their cooling mechanism does not rely on direct airflow over their components. Examples include engines utilized in tractors, harvesters, cultivators, sprayers, and other specialized equipment used in farming and gardening.
Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8407.90.10.60 (Air-cooled), is the fundamental difference in their cooling systems. While air-cooled engines dissipate heat through ambient air passing over their external surfaces, engines classified under 8407.90.10.80 utilize a different cooling method, typically liquid cooling systems (e.g., water-cooled). The intended application in agricultural or horticultural machinery remains a key characteristic, differentiating them from engines used in other sectors.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the primary focus for classification under 8407.90.10.80 is to confirm that the engine is a spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, is not air-cooled, and is specifically designed or intended for use within agricultural or horticultural machinery. The absence of further subdivisions implies that all non-air-cooled engines for this specific application fall under this single code.