HS Code 8407Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines
8 six-digit codes · Heading 7 of 86 in Chapter 84 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
Use this page to pick the right subheading and to see where 8407 ends and nearby headings begin.
Heading 8407 is finely cut: 8 six-digit codes, 840710 to 840790, all of them under “Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines”. At that depth it is the exact wording of the code, not of the heading, that settles a classification. The heading is number 7 of 86 in Chapter 84, Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof, which runs to 538 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 8407
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 840710 | Engines; for aircraft, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines |
| 840721 | Engines; outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines |
| 840729 | Engines; for marine propulsion, (other than outboard motors), spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines |
| 840731 | Engines; reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50cc |
| 840732 | Engines; reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc |
| 840733 | Engines; reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 250cc but not exceeding 1000cc |
| 840734 | Engines; reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1000cc |
| 840790 | Engines; rotary internal combustion piston engines, for other than aircraft or marine propulsion |
What HS code 8407 covers
Think of a petrol-style engine. Fuel burns inside the cylinders, and a spark starts the burn. The piston may slide up and down, which is called reciprocating. Or it may turn in a rotary design. Both belong here.
The subheadings sort these spark-ignition engines by what they power. The main groups are aircraft, boats and road vehicles. Rotary engines for any other job get a code of their own.
You may see the same heading called HSN code 8407 or HTS code 8407. The four digits are the same in each schedule. Countries add more digits to build longer national codes, so check your own tariff for the full number. If you are unsure, the HS code classifier can help you narrow it down.
Which HS code for a motorcycle engine under 250cc or a car engine over 1000cc?
Start with the job the engine does. Then, for road vehicles, check the cylinder capacity (cc). The size band decides the last digit.
Here is a quick guide to every subheading.
- 840721: outboard motors that push a boat.
- 840732: the same engines above 50cc, up to 250cc. Many small motorcycle engines sit in this band.
- 840733: the same engines above 250cc, up to 1000cc.
- Large petrol car engines sit in this band.
- 840790: rotary piston engines used for something other than aircraft or boats.
8407 vs 8408, 8409 and 8411
Ask how the fuel is lit. A spark means 8407. No spark, with the fuel lit by squeezing the air, means the diesel and semi-diesel group in Heading 8408.
Ask whether you are shipping a whole engine or a piece of one. Heading 8409 is for parts made solely or mainly for engines of 8407 or 8408. A finished engine stays in 8407. A cylinder head or similar part made for it moves to 8409.
Ask whether the machine uses pistons at all. Engines and motors not named elsewhere, such as reaction, hydraulic and pneumatic engines, are in Heading 8412.
Always read the full wording of the six-digit code before you file. A small difference in the text can change the answer.
8407 import and export data
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage is 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
To see live records for these engines, open the import data or export data page and search for 8407. Buyer data and supplier data lead you to the companies behind the shipments.
Nearby headings in Chapter 84
- 8401Nuclear reactors; fuel elements (cartridges), non-irradiated, for nuclear…4 codes
- 8402Boilers; steam or other vapour generating (other than central heating hot…5 codes
- 8403Central heating boilers; excluding those of heading no. 84022 codes
- 8404Auxiliary plant for use with boilers of heading no. 8402 or 8403; e.g.…3 codes
- 8405Generators for producer or water gas with or without their purifiers…2 codes
- 8406Turbines; steam and other vapour turbines4 codes
- 8408Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or…3 codes
- 8409Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading no.…3 codes
- 8410Turbines; hydraulic water wheels and regulators therefor4 codes
- 8411Turbo-jets, turbo-propellers and other gas turbines8 codes
- 8412Engines and motors; n.e.c. (e.g. reaction engines, hydraulic power engines…7 codes
- 8413Pumps; for liquids, whether or not fitted with measuring device, liquid…12 codes
Who ships under 8407?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 8 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XVI: Machinery, Electrical Equipment and Parts, chapters 84–85.
HS Code 8407: common questions
What is HS code 8407?
It is a four-digit Harmonized System heading for piston engines that use a spark to light the fuel. It sits in Chapter 84, and six-digit codes split it by use.
What is the difference between 8407 and 8408?
Ignition is the test. A spark-lit engine goes to 8407. An engine that lights its fuel by compression, such as a diesel, goes to 8408.
Which HS code is used for motorcycle or car petrol engines?
Match the engine size to a cc band between 840731 and 840734. The bands run up to 50cc, up to 250cc, up to 1000cc and above 1000cc.
What is the HS code for outboard motors?
Use 840721 for outboard motors. A boat engine that is not an outboard goes to 840729.
Are engine parts classified under 8407?
No. Parts made solely or mainly for these engines are placed in Heading 8409. Only the complete engine belongs in 8407.
Who imports 8407 engines?
Importers are the companies named on customs records filed under this heading. Search 8407 on the import data page, or use buyer data, to find them.
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