Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules Fuselage Panels from China
Lightweight composite fuselage panels for the HC-130 Hercules, used by USCG for long-range surveillance. Falls under HTS 8807.30.0015 as parts of airplanes designated for USCG in civil aircraft roles. Engineered for corrosion resistance in over-water missions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• USCG Form CG-2554 end-user statement required for duty-free qualification
• Inspect for anti-corrosion treatments to avoid chemical classification pitfalls
• Bundle with maintenance logs to prove DoD/USCG provenance