Of an unladen weight not exceeding 450 kg
Other aircraft (for example, helicopters, airplanes, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles: > Airplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight not exceeding 2,000 kg > Of an unladen weight not exceeding 450 kg
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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]
Products classified under HTS 8802.20.01.15
Robinson R22 Beta II Helicopter
The Robinson R22 Beta II is a two-seat, single-engine light helicopter designed for training and personal use, with an unladen weight of approximately 290 kg. It falls under HTS 8802.20.01.15 as an 'other aircraft' (helicopter) with unladen weight not exceeding 450 kg, excluding crew, fuel, and non-permanent equipment. This classification applies to its complete, airworthy structure.
Cessna 152 Training Airplane
The Cessna 152 is a two-seat, single-engine piston airplane primarily used for flight training, with an unladen weight around 450 kg or less. Classified under HTS 8802.20.01.15 for airplanes and other aircraft not exceeding 450 kg unladen weight. It meets the definition excluding crew, fuel, and removable equipment.
Europa XS Light Kit Airplane
The Europa XS is a compact, single-engine kit-built touring airplane with unladen weight under 450 kg, popular among homebuilders. It qualifies under HTS 8802.20.01.15 as a complete airplane of unladen weight not exceeding 450 kg. Classification holds for factory-built or assembled kits in flying order.
Bristell B23 Turbo Ultralight Airplane
The Bristell B23 is a high-performance light sport airplane with a Rotax turbo engine, unladen weight approximately 370 kg. Falls under HTS 8802.20.01.15 for airplanes ≤450 kg unladen weight per subheading note. Used for recreational and sport flying.
Auto-Gyro Cavalon Gyroplane
The Auto-Gyro Cavalon is a two-seat autogyro (gyroplane) with pusher propeller and open cockpit, unladen weight under 450 kg. Classified in HTS 8802.20.01.15 as 'other aircraft' (not pure helicopter or airplane) with unladen weight ≤450 kg. Meets flying order definition excluding non-permanent items.
Pipistrel Virus SW Ultralight
Pipistrel Virus SW is a high-wing, single-engine microlight airplane optimized for efficiency, with unladen weight of 390 kg. Under HTS 8802.20.01.15 for light airplanes ≤450 kg unladen. Ideal for short-field operations and touring.
Kitfox Series 7 STi Light Plane
Kitfox Series 7 STi is a STOL (short takeoff/landing) bush plane kit, assembled unladen weight ≤450 kg. HTS 8802.20.01.15 covers such light airplanes in normal flying order. Popular for backcountry flying.
Rans S-21 Outbound Light Aircraft
Rans S-21 Outbound is a side-by-side two-seat light sport aircraft with folding wings, unladen weight 430 kg. Classifies under HTS 8802.20.01.15 for airplanes ≤450 kg. Designed for adventure flying.
Aerospool Merlin Ultralight Trike
Aerospool Merlin is a weight-shift microlight trike aircraft with high-wing and open frame, unladen ≤450 kg. HTS 8802.20.01.15 for other light aircraft by weight. Used in recreational microlight flying.
Jabiru J430 Light Airplane
Jabiru J430 is a four-seat light touring airplane with constant-speed prop, unladen weight 440 kg. Fits HTS 8802.20.01.15 as airplane ≤450 kg unladen per note. Australian-designed for training/touring.
Evolution Trikes Revolt Ultralight
Evolution Trikes Revolt is a reversible-control trike microlight with enclosed cockpit option, unladen <450 kg. HTS 8802.20.01.15 for light other aircraft. Adventure-oriented design.