Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 Turbofan Engine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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