MQ-9 Reaper Drone Wing Spars from China
Structural wing spars for the MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft, employed by DoD for reconnaissance. Classified in HTS 8807.30.0015 as parts of unmanned aircraft (8806) for DoD civil applications. High-strength alloys support extended endurance flights.
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
• Reference maximum take-off weight specs from 8806 notes in technical docs
• Secure DD Form 250 for material inspection acceptance by DoD
• Label as 'unmanned aircraft parts' to prevent confusion with manned systems