Gear Door Hinge Mechanism from Germany
Stainless steel hinge assembly for retractable landing gear doors on fighter jets adapted for commercial use. Under HTS 8807.20.00 as undercarriage parts. Ensures aerodynamic sealing during flight.
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
• Demonstrate integral function to undercarriage via installation manuals
• Corrosion resistance testing required for marine climates
• Avoid classification as furniture hardware by proving aviation specs