Boeing C-130J Super Hercules from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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