Airbus A380-800 from China

The Airbus A380-800 is the world's largest passenger airliner, a double-deck, wide-body jet with unladen weight far exceeding 15,000 kg. Classified under HTS 8802.40.01 for heavy airplanes and other manned aircraft, excluding spacecraft or unmanned types.

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

Provide detailed weight documentation per subheading note, excluding crew, fuel, but including fixed equipment to justify 8802.40.01

Coordinate with customs for special handling permits due to size; ensure compliance with bilateral aviation agreements

Avoid reclassification pitfalls by confirming it's not a suborbital vehicle or satellite launcher under different headings