Tested Cessna Citation Emergency Parachutes from China
Whole-aircraft emergency parachutes from Cessna Citation series exported for drop testing and returned. Falls under HTS 9801.00.10.77 for U.S. products of heading 8804 returned within 3 years without value advancement by foreign manufacture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include test certificates and export manifests; ensure testing didn't constitute manufacture; common pitfall is missing 3-year return window documentation