Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet Flight Simulator from China
Advanced air combat simulator for F/A-18 pilot training, featuring 6-DOF motion, 200-degree visuals, and weapons systems emulation. Classified under HTS 8805.21.00.00 for its role as a ground flying trainer simulating air combat. Used by naval aviators for tactical training.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Obtain BIS or DDTC licenses for defense articles; include training purpose documentation
• Label as 'ground flying trainer' to avoid reclassification; watch for software valuation issues