Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Turbojet Engine from China
The Pratt & Whitney PW4000 is a high-bypass turbofan engine used on wide-body aircraft like the Boeing 777 and Airbus A330, with thrust exceeding 25 kN. It falls under HTS 8411.12.80.00 as a turbojet of thrust over 25 kN, classified as 'other' since it is not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the subheading.
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
• Obtain FAA or EASA certification documentation to verify airworthiness and compliance with aviation safety standards
• Include detailed thrust ratings and engine specifications in commercial invoices to confirm classification under 8411.12.80.00
• Be aware of ITAR restrictions; ensure proper export licenses from origin country for military-capable variants