Boeing 737-800 from China

The Boeing 737-800 is a narrow-body, twin-engine turbofan-powered commercial airliner with an unladen weight of approximately 12,500 kg, designed for short to medium-haul flights carrying up to 189 passengers. It falls under HTS 8802.30.01.40 as a new multiple-engine airplane powered by turbofan engines with unladen weight exceeding 4,536 kg but not exceeding 15,000 kg. This classification applies to its use in civilian aviation for passenger and cargo transport.

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 to confirm it falls between 4,536-15,000 kg excluding crew, fuel, and non-permanent equipment

Obtain FAA or equivalent airworthiness certificates and export licenses from country of origin for customs clearance

Budget for high bond requirements due to aircraft value; common pitfall is incomplete noise and emissions documentation