Continental TSIO-550-E Turbocharged Engine from China
The Continental TSIO-550-E is a six-cylinder turbocharged, fuel-injected spark-ignition piston engine delivering 310 HP for high-performance aircraft like the Piper Malibu Mirage. Its reciprocating pistons drive the crankshaft with turbo-supercharging for high-altitude efficiency, purpose-built for pressurized cabin aircraft. HTS 8407.10.00 applies to this aircraft-specific spark-ignition reciprocating piston engine.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Provide turbocharger calibration certificates and intercooler specs; use ATA Carnet for temporary imports during maintenance
• Avoid delays by pre-clearing with CBP via ACE system