Rolls-Royce M250-C40B Turboprop from China

The Rolls-Royce M250-C40B is a lightweight turboprop variant for UAVs and small aircraft, outputting under 1,100 kW. It meets HTS 8411.21.40.00 for low-power aircraft gas turbines.

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 MIL-STD testing data for UAV applications to support classification

Avoid common pitfall of declaring as APUs, which use different codes

Coordinate with freight forwarders experienced in DG (dangerous goods) for fuel system components