USCG HC-144 Ocean Sentry Undercarriage Strut from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
• 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