Aircraft Landing Gear Strut from Germany
A hydraulic shock-absorbing strut assembly for commercial jet aircraft landing gear systems. Falls under HTS 8807.90.90 as parts of heading 8802 airplanes, designed to withstand high-impact landings. Constructed from titanium and high-strength steel.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Include load test certificates and hydraulic specifications to prove aircraft-specific design
• Verify if components contain hazardous materials requiring special declarations
• Use temporary importation under ATA Carnet for parts intended for maintenance and return