Cessna Citation CJ3 Light Jet from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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