8802.20.01.60 - Other aircraft 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 30% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 8802.20.01.60, encompasses "Other aircraft" that fall under the broader classification of airplanes and other aircraft with an unladen weight not exceeding 2,000 kg. This designation serves as a residual category for aircraft that do not fit into the more specific subheadings for single-engine or multiple-engine airplanes at this level. Therefore, it is crucial to examine the characteristics of an aircraft to determine if it qualifies for this classification after considering the more specific options.
Unlike its sibling categories, 8802.20.01.40 (Single engine airplanes) and 8802.20.01.50 (Multiple engine airplanes), this category is not defined by the number of engines. Instead, it captures a variety of aircraft types within the specified weight limit that are not exclusively single or multiple-engine airplanes. Examples might include unconventional aircraft designs or aircraft where the engine configuration is not the primary distinguishing factor, provided they meet the overall weight criteria of the parent category.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories to explore. The classification is finalized at this point based on the aircraft's characteristics and its exclusion from more specific classifications under heading 8802.20.01. Importers and exporters should ensure that all defining features of the aircraft have been assessed against the available descriptions to ensure accurate classification.