Boeing 757-200 from China
The Boeing 757-200 is a twin-engine turbofan narrow-body airliner with unladen weight of about 14,200 kg, optimized for transcontinental flights with 200-239 seats. It qualifies for HTS 8802.30.01.40 as a new turbofan-powered multiple-engine airplane exceeding 4,536 kg but not over 15,000 kg unladen. Primarily used by airlines for medium-haul passenger services.
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
• Submit manufacturer's unladen weight declaration aligned with subheading note definition for audit-proofing
• Secure end-user certificates to demonstrate commercial aviation use, avoiding defense-related scrutiny
• Watch for pitfalls in multi-engine count; ensure documentation specifies twin turbofans explicitly