A-10 Thunderbolt II Warthog from China
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is a close air support attack aircraft designed for the US Air Force, featuring a titanium armored cockpit and a 30mm GAU-8 Avenger cannon. Classified under HTS 8802.30.0170 as a used or rebuilt military airplane with unladen weight between 2,000 kg and 15,000 kg. It supports the 'military aircraft' subheading due to its combat role and armament.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain ITAR export licenses from the US State Department and verify end-user certificates for military aircraft transfers
• Document unladen weight certification excluding crew, fuel, and non-permanent equipment per subheading notes
• Avoid pitfalls by confirming 'used or rebuilt' status with maintenance logs to prevent misclassification as new under 8802.30.0045