Thanks for the help guys. I did find a supplier that ships the engine with the tank, muffler, air filter, and a few other parts separate from the crank case. Not sure if that classifies it as non-operational but the seller says no concern. I am trying to figure out how to ship this by boat, maybe it will cost less to ship.
I would be weary of any seller that says no problem. Once they sell you the engine and ship it they are done. If it gets hung up in customs it is all on you to work out, if it can be worked out. There is nothing they can do from the other end. What is their refund policy?
The items you listed would not make it non-operational, those are considered accessories. You would need to dismantle part of the engine itself and I think specifically the injector will need to be removed.
To ship by boat you will need to find a shipping agent in the country of origin that organizes LCL loads. That is where the fees start. You will also need an agent on this end to file paperwork and clear the shipment with Customs. You can self clear at the port but some of the paperwork is required to be filed by a broker.
Are they offering to ship it air freight? How much? Figure at a minimum $500 for ocean freight, agent/brokerage fees, and port fees for sea freight. The air freight may be cheaper on a single shipment and is an expedited process with fewer fingers in the pot.