Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter Military Utility Airplane from China
The Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter is a short takeoff and landing (STOL) military utility airplane for transport and reconnaissance, unladen weight under 2,000 kg. It qualifies for HTS 8802.20.0120 as a new military airplane optimized for rugged terrain operations. Widely used by special forces for airborne insertion.
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
• Coordinate with U.S
• Customs via ACE for advance classification rulings on military specs
• Ensure manufacturer's unladen weight certificate aligns with HTS subheading definition
• Prepare for AECA licensing; civilian imports often reclassified post-inspection