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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

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

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