Diamond DA40 Star from China
The Diamond DA40 Star is a modern single-engine, four-seat composite airplane with an unladen weight not exceeding 2,000 kg, fitting HTS 8802.20.01.40 for new single-engine airplanes. It uses a Lycoming IO-360 engine and is known for fuel efficiency and advanced avionics. Classification relies on its lightweight construction and single-engine setup.
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
• Submit manufacturer's declaration of unladen weight per subheading note definition; ensure Garmin G1000 avionics comply with FCC import rules; budget for post-import FAA conformity inspection costs