Joby Aviation S4 Passenger eVTOL from Japan
Joby S4 is an unmanned tilt-rotor eVTOL designed for 4-passenger air taxi services with vertical takeoff capabilities. Classified in HTS 8806.10.00.00 for its unmanned passenger transport design.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include software validation for autonomous passenger flight in entry docs
• Calculate duties using maximum take-off weight per 8806 notes
• Avoid bulk import without FAA type certification