Europa XS Light Kit Airplane from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• For kit planes, submit assembly logs proving compliance with 'normal flying order' definition
• Label as 'aircraft' not 'kit' if complete; partial kits risk 8803 reclassification
• Budget for post-import registration fees with aviation authorities