Titanium Tail Rotor Gearbox Housing from China
A precision-machined titanium housing for the tail rotor transmission system in helicopters (heading 8802). It encases gears to control anti-torque and directional thrust. Classified in 8807.10.00.60 as other rotor parts.
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
• Submit material test reports (MTRs) certifying titanium alloy grade suitable for aviation stress loads
• Use HTS binding ruling requests for complex assemblies to prevent duty disputes
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on titanium from certain origins; verify with CBP