RV-10 Experimental Aircraft Parachutes from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Experimental category requires FAA export approval docs; verify airworthiness; common pitfall is prototype status confusion