Coast Guard HC-144 Ocean Sentry Fuselage Panel from Germany
Lightweight composite fuselage panel for the HC-144 Ocean Sentry medium-range surveillance aircraft used by the US Coast Guard, under HTS 8807.90.90.15 as a DoD/Coast Guard part of heading 8802 aircraft. It forms the structural skin for search and rescue missions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide USCG specification sheets proving exclusive use in their fleet
• Conduct pre-import classification rulings from CBP for composite structures