Honeywell KFC 225 Autopilot from China
Honeywell's KFC 225 is a compact autopilot for light aircraft, featuring GPS steering, vertical navigation, and envelope protection. It qualifies under HTS 9014.20.40.00 as an automatic pilot for space and aeronautical navigation appliances. The system uses servo actuators to control ailerons, elevator, and trim automatically.
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
• Ensure exporter provides RoHS and REACH certifications for electronic components common in autopilots
• Document integration with specific aircraft models to counter reclassification risks to parts headings
• Use HTS advisory opinions from CBP for complex avionics to confirm 9014 classification pre-import