Frasca RTD Flight Training Device from China
Frasca's RTD is a fixed-base ground flying trainer with high-fidelity cockpit replication for multi-engine piston aircraft training. Classified under HTS 8805.29.00.00 as 'other' ground flying trainers, it simulates flight without motion platforms. Ideal for procedural and emergency training in FBOs.
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
• Provide OEM certification that the device qualifies as a ground flying trainer per FAA Advisory Circulars
• Document software licensing separately to prevent valuation disputes on imported IP
• Ensure proper declaration of embedded GPS/inertial simulation to avoid electronics misclassification