Airbus A380-800 from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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