Used Pratt & Whitney JT8D Turbofan Engine from China
A rebuilt Pratt & Whitney JT8D low-bypass turbofan engine, originally designed for civil aircraft like the Boeing 727 and MD-80. Classified under HTS 8407.10.0060 as a used or rebuilt spark-ignition aircraft engine for civil use, specifically in the aircraft engines subheading for reciprocating or rotary piston types adapted for civil aviation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Obtain FAA airworthiness directives and maintenance logs to prove civil aircraft usability and rebuilt status
• Include export certificates from origin country verifying used/rebuilt condition to avoid new engine classification
• Beware of misdeclaration as parts; full engines require complete disassembly records for 8407.10.0060