KC-46 Pegasus Aerial Refueling Boom from China
Telescoping refueling boom for the KC-46 Pegasus tanker aircraft used by the US Air Force (DoD), classified HTS 8807.90.90.15 as part of heading 8802 for defense. It facilitates mid-air fuel transfer during missions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Certify as flight-safety critical part with FAA/DoD supplemental type certificates
• Document integration with specific KC-46 airframe for classification
• Avoid bulk packaging misinterpretation as unfinished components