Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 Turbofan Engine from Japan
The F135 powers the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet with afterburning turbofan capability over 43,000 lbs thrust (>5,000 kW). HTS 8411.82.40.00 applies despite military use as it meets aircraft turbine specs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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