Cessna Citation CJ3 Light Jet from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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