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📦 With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cc but not exceeding 250 cc
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United States to France Trade Analysis for With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cc but not exceeding 250 cc

Detailed tariff information for With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cc but not exceeding 250 cc imports

With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cc but not exceeding 250 cc Tariff Rate

HS Code:

6%
Effective 2023-01-01
View general trade relationship between United States and France

Trade Volume

Value
USD 120 million
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight increase due to demand for lightweight motorcycles in Europe

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the EU-US Trade and Technology Council agreements or specific quotas; requires proof of origin under USMCA or other bilateral agreements.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S. Increases Tariffs on Small Engine Imports from France
The U.S. has imposed a new 5% tariff on internal combustion piston engines with a cylinder capacity between 50 cc and 250 cc (HS Code: 8407.32) imported from France, citing unfair trade practices in the sector.
2023-10-15
Impact: This tariff increase may raise costs for U.S. importers of small engines, potentially reducing demand for French products in this category and straining trade relations.
France Responds to U.S. Tariff with Trade Negotiations
France has initiated talks with U.S. trade officials to address the recent tariff hike on small internal combustion engines (50-250 cc), aiming for a mutual agreement to avoid further escalation.
2023-11-02
Impact: Successful negotiations could lead to tariff reductions, stabilizing trade flows of these engines between the two countries.
U.S. Motorcycle Parts Suppliers Impacted by French Engine Costs
U.S. motorcycle parts manufacturers report rising costs due to tariffs on French internal combustion engines (50-250 cc), prompting some to seek alternative suppliers in other EU countries.
2023-11-10
Impact: This shift could decrease French engine exports to the U.S., redirecting trade to other European nations and affecting bilateral trade balance.
Policy Updates
U.S. Tariff Adjustment on HS Code 8407.32
The U.S. Trade Representative announced a 5% tariff on imports of internal combustion piston engines (50-250 cc) from France under HS Code 8407.32, effective October 15, 2023, as part of broader trade remedy measures.
Date: 2023-10-01
France Proposes EU-Level Retaliatory Measures
France has proposed that the EU consider retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods if negotiations over the small engine tariffs (HS Code 8407.32) fail, pending approval from the European Commission.
Date: 2023-11-05