Used F-16 Fighter Jet Tire from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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