8802.20.01.20 - Airplanes

This HTS category, 8802.20.01.20, specifically classifies new military airplanes with an unladen weight not exceeding 2,000 kg. These are aircraft designed for defense purposes, such as reconnaissance, transport of military personnel or equipment, or combat operations. The key defining features for classification here are the "new" condition of the aircraft, its explicit military application, and its weight constraint.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8802.20.01.30 "Other aircraft," is crucial. While both fall under the broader heading for airplanes and aircraft under 2,000 kg, this specific subcategory is reserved for aircraft with a military designation. The sibling category would encompass new civilian airplanes within the same weight range, such as private jets, training aircraft, or small commercial planes not intended for military use.

As this node is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, classification at this level is definitive. Importers and exporters must ensure that the aircraft in question meets all criteria: it must be an airplane, in new condition, designated for military operations, and have an unladen weight of 2,000 kg or less. Any deviation from these parameters would necessitate classification under a different HTS code.