Boeing 747-8 Freighter from Germany
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.
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
• 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