Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX from China

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single-engine turboprop utility airplane with a maximum unladen weight of approximately 3,900 kg, designed for cargo, passenger transport, and special missions. It falls under HTS 8802.30.01.30 as a new multiple engine airplane (considering turboprop configurations in this context) with unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg but not exceeding 4,536 kg. This classification applies to its use as a fixed-wing aircraft in the specified weight range.

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

Verify unladen weight certification from manufacturer excluding crew, fuel, and non-permanent equipment per subheading notes

Obtain FAA or equivalent airworthiness certificates and export licenses from origin country

Ensure compliance with FAA Part 21 import regulations to avoid customs holds