F/A-18 Super Hornet Catapult Launch Bar
A catapult launch bar that is a critical component of the nose landing gear on F/A-18 aircraft, used to engage carrier-based steam catapults for aircraft launching. This component is part of the aircraft launching gear system, which is covered under tariff item 8805.10.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the launch bar is classified as a part of aircraft launching gear, not as a part of the aircraft's landing gear, to avoid misclassification
• Provide technical specifications showing its specific design for engaging catapults
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Related Products under Tariff item 8805.10.00
Aircraft Carrier Steam Catapult Piston Assembly
A heavy-duty piston assembly that drives the shuttle in steam-powered catapults on aircraft carriers, propelling aircraft to takeoff speed. This component is integral to the operation of aircraft launching gear, which is covered under tariff item 8805.10.00.
Arrestor Wire Energy Absorber
A rotary hydraulic energy absorber that converts aircraft kinetic energy into heat during arrestor engagement. This component is essential to the functioning of deck-arrestor gear, which is covered under tariff item 8805.10.00.
Arrestor Wire Tensioner Cylinder
A hydraulic cylinder that maintains proper tension on carrier deck arrestor wires for consistent aircraft stopping power. This component is part of the deck-arrestor gear system, which is covered under tariff item 8805.10.00.
C-13 Steam Catapult Valve Block
A precision-machined valve block that controls steam flow in the legacy C-13 steam catapult system used on aircraft carriers. This component is integral to the operation of aircraft launching gear, which is covered under tariff item 8805.10.00.
Carrier Deck Arresting Wire Sheave
High-strength sheaves that guide and tension the steel arresting wires on aircraft carrier decks for safe aircraft stops. These components are part of the deck-arrestor gear system, which is covered under tariff item 8805.10.00.
Carrier Visual Landing Aid Interface
Interface components that connect deck-arrestor gear with the Optical Landing System for precise aircraft recovery. These components are specialized parts of the deck-arrestor gear system, which is covered under tariff item 8805.10.00.