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8503.00.90.00 - For generators suitable for use on aircraft 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of QuantityNo.
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty35%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 8503.00.90.00, specifically covers parts and accessories for electrical generators that are designed or adapted for use on aircraft. This includes components such as stators, rotors, windings, voltage regulators, and other specialized parts that are integral to the functioning of aircraft generators. The classification emphasizes the intended use within the aviation sector, distinguishing these parts from those used in general-purpose or industrial generators.

It is important to differentiate this category from its sibling, 8503.00.75.00. While both fall under parts for generators, 8503.00.75.00 is reserved for parts of motors under 18.65 Watts, a power threshold not applicable here. Category 8503.00.90.00 encompasses parts for generators of any power output suitable for aircraft, regardless of motor wattage, focusing solely on their aviation application.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification hinges entirely on whether the part in question is specifically manufactured or adapted for use in aircraft generators. General-purpose generator parts, even if they could theoretically be adapted, would not fall under this specific classification if their primary design and intended use are not for aviation applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8503.00.90.00?
HTS code 8503.00.90.00 covers For generators suitable for use on aircraft under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles.
›What products are classified under 8503.00.90.00?
This classification covers For generators suitable for use on aircraft. It is a subcategory of Other:.
›What is the import duty rate for 8503.00.90.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 8503.00.90.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 35%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 8503.00.90.00?
Imports under HTS 8503.00.90.00 are measured in No..

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