Tecnam P2008 Light Airplane from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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