Cessna 172 Skyhawk

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a single-engine, four-seat, high-wing light airplane used for flight training, personal travel, and aerial observation. It has an unladen weight of approximately 1,670 kg, falling under HTS 8802.20.01 as an airplane not exceeding 2,000 kg unladen weight. This classification applies to its complete, assembled form ready for flight.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8802.60Lower: 10% vs 35%

If unladen weight exceeds 2,000 kg

Aircraft over 2,000 kg unladen weight shift to subheading 8802.60 for larger planes like some Cessna 182 models.

8806.21.00Same rate: 35%

If designed as unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)

Unmanned aircraft, even small fixed-wing types, fall under heading 8806 regardless of weight.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify unladen weight certification from manufacturer to confirm eligibility under 2,000 kg threshold per subheading note

Obtain FAA or equivalent airworthiness certificates and export licenses as required for aircraft importation

Declare as complete aircraft, not parts, to avoid reclassification; common pitfall is incomplete assembly documentation

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