Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy from Germany
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 — 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
• 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