Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military strategic airlifter designed for rapid air delivery of troops and cargo worldwide. It falls under HTS 8802.40.01.20 as a new military cargo transport airplane with an unladen weight exceeding 15,000 kg, optimized for tactical and strategic transport missions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used rather than new
Used military cargo transports exceeding 15,000 kg unladen weight classify under the 'other' new/used category.
If unladen weight not exceeding 15,000 kg
Smaller military airplanes fall under the lighter weight subheading regardless of new condition.
If classified as unmanned aircraft
Unmanned military cargo drones use Chapter 88 heading 8806 based on maximum takeoff weight, not unladen.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify aircraft's military designation and unladen weight certification exceeds 15,000 kg per subheading note definition
• Obtain U.S. government end-user certificates for military imports to comply with ITAR and defense trade controls
• Avoid misclassification by confirming 'new' status; used aircraft shift to other subheadings
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