Steel Aircraft Door Hinge

A heavy-duty hinge made of iron or steel designed specifically for aircraft cabin doors, allowing secure opening and closing under high-stress conditions. It falls under HTS 8302.49.60.55 as a base metal mounting suitable for aircraft coachwork in Section XVII. The hinge's corrosion-resistant coating ensures durability in aviation environments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.7%+35.0%40.7%
🇲🇽Mexico5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇨🇦Canada5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇩🇪Germany5.7%+10.0%15.7%
🇯🇵Japan5.7%+10.0%15.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8302.49.40.00Lower: 35% vs 40.7%

If for motor vehicles instead of aircraft or vessels

Mountings for Section XVII motor vehicles fall under a separate subheading with different statistical reporting.

8302.41.30.00Lower: 38.9% vs 40.7%

If suitable only for doors or windows, not vehicle-specific

Base metal hinges primarily for buildings or furniture shift to the specific door/window fittings heading.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Verify aircraft certification (e.g

FAA/PMA) and include technical specs in documentation to avoid reclassification

Ensure origin certificates for steel to qualify for preferential tariffs; check anti-dumping duties on certain steel imports