Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy from China
The Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy is an upgraded heavy military transport aircraft capable of carrying oversized cargo and troops over intercontinental distances. Classified under HTS 8802.40.01.20 as a new military cargo transport with unladen weight over 15,000 kg, supporting global logistics operations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide FAA airworthiness and military specification documentation confirming unladen weight per official subheading note
• Secure defense export licenses from origin country and U.S
• ITAR approval for military end-use
• Document 'new' manufacture date to prevent reclassification as used aircraft