Cessna 172 Skyhawk from Canada

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.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

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