Boeing 747-8F Freighter from China

The Boeing 747-8F is a wide-body cargo airplane designed specifically for transporting freight, with an unladen weight exceeding 15,000 kg. It falls under HTS 8802.40.01.60 as a new cargo transport aircraft in the 'other airplanes' category. Its quad-engine configuration and large cargo hold make it ideal for long-haul air freight.

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 unladen weight certification from manufacturer to confirm exceeds 15,000 kg; obtain FAA-equivalent airworthiness documentation; ensure export licenses from origin country for military dual-use potential