Military C-130 Hercules Aircraft Landing Gear Assembly from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.08.21100%Except as provided in headings 9903.08.23–9903.08.26, unmanned aircraft, their parts and components, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(1)–(3) of U.S. note 43 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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