RV-10 Experimental Aircraft Parachutes from Germany
BRS parachutes for Van's RV-10 experimental aircraft exported for certification and returned. Classified 9801.00.10.77 as U.S. heading 8804 products reimported within 3 years without improvement.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Experimental category requires FAA export approval docs; verify airworthiness; common pitfall is prototype status confusion