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Used F-16 Fighter Jet Tire from Germany

Demilitarized used main landing gear tire from an F-16 military fighter jet, sourced from surplus inventories. Falls under civilian HTS 4012.20.10 for aircraft used pneumatic tires; military origin doesn't change rubber classification. Excludes weaponized hard rubber.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Obtain DD Form 1143 demilitarization cert; ITAR exemptions needed for military aviation parts

• Declare as non-ITAR rubber only after strip-down; full assemblies stay under Chapter 88