Tested Cessna Citation Emergency Parachutes from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include test certificates and export manifests; ensure testing didn't constitute manufacture; common pitfall is missing 3-year return window documentation