Rebuilt Cessna 208 Caravan Airplane from China

The rebuilt Cessna 208 Caravan is a single-engine turboprop utility aircraft with unladen weight around 3,900 kg, ideal for cargo and passenger transport. Classified under HTS 8802.30.0180 as a used/rebuilt airplane in the specified weight range. Its rugged design suits remote operations.

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 ADs (Airworthiness Directives) compliance records; non-compliance leads to detention

Use IATA/ICAO standard documentation for international aircraft transfers

Confirm 'rebuilt' status with manufacturer certification to avoid reclassification as new