Tecnam P2008 Light Airplane from China
The Tecnam P2008 is a two-seat, all-metal light training airplane with retractable gear, ideal for flight schools. Its unladen weight of about 640 kg places it squarely in HTS 8802.20.01 for airplanes under 2,000 kg unladen weight. This covers fixed-wing aircraft excluding unmanned types.
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
• Include manufacturer's unladen weight specs in entry docs to match subheading note definitions
• Comply with EASA/FAA import standards; label as 'complete aircraft' to avoid parts scrutiny
• Watch for dual-use declarations—recreational vs commercial use may trigger additional filings