Boeing 747-8 Freighter

The Boeing 747-8 Freighter is a wide-body cargo airliner with an unladen weight exceeding 15,000 kg, designed for long-haul freight transport. It falls under HTS 8802.40.01 as an airplane in the 'other aircraft' category with weight over the threshold, excluding unmanned types in heading 8806.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8802.60Lower: 10% vs 35%

If unladen weight not exceeding 15,000 kg

Smaller airplanes under the weight threshold shift to 8802.60, changing the duty structure for lighter aircraft.

8806.21.00Same rate: 35%

If designed as unmanned aircraft regardless of weight

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones over 2,000 kg maximum take-off weight fall under heading 8806, separate from manned aircraft.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify unladen weight certification from manufacturer to confirm classification under 8802.40.01; weights include permanently fitted equipment but exclude fuel and crew

Obtain FAA or equivalent airworthiness certificates and export licenses from origin country for large aircraft imports

Anticipate high bond requirements due to value; common pitfall is misclassifying based on payload capacity instead of unladen weight