USCG HC-144 Ocean Sentry Undercarriage Strut from China
Hydraulic shock-absorbing strut for the landing gear of HC-144 Ocean Sentry maritime patrol aircraft used by US Coast Guard. Falls under HTS 8807.20.00.15 as an undercarriage part for civil aircraft designated for USCG. Complies with subheading notes on unladen weight for such machines.
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 USCG specification sheets and end-user statements; adhere to Buy American Act waivers for defense
• Common pitfall: failing to distinguish from commercial maritime aircraft parts