Other engines and motors — HTS 8412
Other engines and motors, and parts thereof
Chapter 84 › Heading 8412
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8412 is a broad product category for other engines and motors, plus their parts. It generally covers power-producing machines that are not classified under the more specifically described engine and motor headings elsewhere in Chapter 84. Examples can include certain hydraulic or pneumatic power units, wind or other non-electric motors, and specialized engines, depending on the product’s design and function.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, follow the subheading structure and the product’s principal characteristics. The narrower descriptions commonly distinguish the type of motor or engine, its operating medium or technology, and sometimes the material or construction of a part. Classification can depend on technical details, so unusual products or assemblies may require a customs broker’s or classification specialist’s review.
What to check
- Identify the machine’s primary function and how it produces motion or power, such as hydraulic, pneumatic, wind-powered, or another technology.
- Check whether the item is a complete engine or motor, a dedicated part, or a component that may be classified separately under another heading.
- Read every subheading level in order; do not choose an 8-digit code based only on a keyword or the 4-digit heading title.
- For parts, verify the machine they are principally used with, the part’s material and design, and whether it is identifiable as a dedicated part rather than a general-purpose item.
- Compare the product’s technical specifications, drawings, and manufacturer description with the official HTSUS notes and seek broker advice when multiple subheadings appear plausible.
HTS heading 8412 summary
Other engines and motors is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8412.80 | Other engines and motors |
| 8412.90 | Parts |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8412.10.00 👉 | Reaction engines other than turbojets | Free | — | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8412?
Other engines and motors, and parts thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.