Mid-Continent MD41-2512 Autopilot Servo from China
The MD41-2512 is a pitch servo actuator for autopilots in certified GA aircraft, providing precise elevator control. Under HTS 9014.20.40.00 as part of aeronautical automatic pilot systems per chapter notes. Designed solely for integration with nav autopilots.
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
• Servos demand TSO data sheets; non-compliance leads to FAA import holds
• Value based on certified vs experimental use for accurate duty calculation
• Pair with system POH excerpts to justify navigational classification