Cessna Citation CJ3 Light Jet from China
The Cessna Citation CJ3 is a light business jet airplane with an unladen weight of about 4,300 kg, designed for 6-9 passengers with short-field performance. It qualifies for HTS 8802.30.01.60 as a new airplane, unladen weight 2,000-15,000 kg, in normal flying order excluding crew and fuel. This ensures proper tariff for complete, flyable aircraft imports.
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
• Provide manufacturer's FAA standard airworthiness certificate and detailed weight & balance report; confirm no satellite navigation mods triggering extra regs
• Avoid pitfall of including optional avionics in unladen weight
• File EEI via AES for aircraft over $2,500 value