Boeing C-17 Globemaster III from China
The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military strategic transport aircraft designed for rapid airlift of troops and cargo worldwide. It falls under HTS 8802.40.0130 as a new military airplane with an unladen weight exceeding 15,000 kg, classified as 'other' military aircraft not specifically enumerated elsewhere.
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
• Obtain ITAR export licenses from the U.S
• State Department prior to importation due to military classification
• Verify unladen weight documentation excluding crew, fuel, and non-permanent equipment per subheading notes
• Ensure end-user certificates for defense purposes to avoid re-export restrictions