KC-46 Pegasus Aerial Refueling Boom from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.08.21100%Except as provided in headings 9903.08.23–9903.08.26, unmanned aircraft, their parts and components, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(1)–(3) of U.S. note 43 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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