Military C-130 Hercules Aircraft Landing Gear Assembly from China

Complete undercarriage assembly for the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, including struts, wheels, and retraction mechanisms, designed for Department of Defense operations. Classified under HTS 8807.20.00.15 as a part of goods in headings 8801 or 8802, specifically for DoD or USCG civil aircraft use. Meets unladen weight criteria for military transport aircraft.

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 DoD or USCG end-user certificate to qualify for this subheading; verify ITAR compliance for defense articles

Ensure documentation proves exclusive use in civil aircraft for DoD/USCG

Avoid misclassification by confirming not for commercial civilian carriers