Boeing C-130J Super Hercules from China
The Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules is an advanced tactical airlifter for military cargo and troop transport from unprepared runways. Though near the weight threshold, military C-130J variants qualify under HTS 8802.40.01.20 when unladen weight exceeds 15,000 kg.
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
• Precise unladen weight verification critical as some configurations border 15,000 kg limit
• Leverage FMS program documentation for streamlined military aircraft entry
• Avoid retail packaging confusion; these import as government/military assets