Airbus A380-800 from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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