Boeing C-17 Globemaster III from China
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.
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
• 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