8802.40.01.40 - Passenger transports

This HTS category, 8802.40.01.40, specifically covers new airplanes and other aircraft, with an unladen weight exceeding 15,000 kg, that are designed for the transport of passengers. This designation applies to aircraft whose primary function is to carry people. Examples include commercial passenger jets, large turboprop airliners, and executive passenger aircraft meeting the specified weight threshold.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. Whereas 8802.40.01.40 is for passenger transports, 8802.40.01.60 is reserved for cargo transports, which are aircraft primarily configured for the movement of goods. The sibling category 8802.40.01.70 encompasses "Other" aircraft, including those designed for a combination of passenger and cargo transport, or other specialized purposes not solely dedicated to passenger carriage.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification, there are no further subdivisions. Classification into this category is determined by the aircraft's original design and intended use as a passenger carrier, along with its unladen weight exceeding 15,000 kg, and its new condition. The specific configuration and equipment fitted to the aircraft will dictate whether it is classified as a passenger transport or falls under a different subcategory.