Boeing C-17 Globemaster III from Germany
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 — 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
• 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