9903.96.01 - Effective with respect to entries on or after [ ], articles of civil aircraft (all aircraft other than military aircraft); their engines, parts, and components; their other parts, components, and subassemblies; and ground flight simulators and their parts and components of the United Kingdom, classified in the subheadings enumerated in subdivision (a) of U.S. note 35 to this subchapter. [Compilers note: This heading is effective on or after June 30, 2025. For more information, see 90 Fed. Reg. 27851.]
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | No change |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
HTS Code 9903.96.01 pertains to specific civil aircraft, their engines, and associated parts and components originating from the United Kingdom. This classification is applicable to all civilian aircraft, excluding military aircraft, as well as their engines, subassemblies, and ground flight simulators and their parts. The directive to use this code is contingent upon entries made on or after a specified date, as detailed in U.S. Note 35 to this subchapter and published in the Federal Register.
This category is distinct from other classifications within Chapter 99, which generally cover temporary legislation, trade agreement modifications, or agricultural import restrictions. Unlike the primary chapters of the HTS that classify goods based on their intrinsic material or primary function (e.g., live animals in Chapter 1, machinery in Chapter 84), 9903.96.01 is a special provision. It indicates a specific tariff treatment or restriction tied to the origin and type of article, in this case, civil aviation articles from the UK under particular trade or legislative circumstances.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories under 9903.96.01. Therefore, the classification of an article under this code hinges entirely on meeting all the criteria outlined in its description: being a civil aircraft, engine, part, component, subassembly, or ground flight simulator; originating from the United Kingdom; and falling under the scope of U.S. Note 35 for entries made on or after the effective date. Importers must carefully review the effective date and the specific subdivisions referenced in the U.S. note to ensure correct classification.