Boeing 747-8 Freighter from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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