Missile and rocket engines
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Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Products classified under HTS 8412.10.00.10
Solid Propellant Rocket Motor
A solid propellant rocket motor is a reaction engine that uses pre-packed solid fuel to generate thrust for missiles and rockets. It falls under HTS 8412.10.00.10 as it is specifically classified as a missile and rocket engine, distinct from turbojets or other reaction engines.
Liquid Bipropellant Rocket Engine
This engine uses separate fuel and oxidizer tanks to mix propellants in a combustion chamber, producing high-thrust exhaust for rocket propulsion. Classified under HTS 8412.10.00.10 for its role in missile and rocket systems as a non-turbojet reaction engine.
Hybrid Rocket Propulsion System
A hybrid rocket engine combines solid fuel with liquid oxidizer for controlled thrust in missiles and upper-stage rockets. It is included in HTS 8412.10.00.10 as a reaction engine designed exclusively for missile and rocket applications.
Cold Gas Thruster Engine
This simple reaction engine expels pressurized gas for attitude control in missiles and small rockets, without combustion. HTS 8412.10.00.10 covers it as a missile and rocket engine due to its reaction propulsion principle.
Upper Stage Kick Motor
A solid-fuel rocket motor used to provide final velocity adjustments in multi-stage missiles and launch vehicles. It qualifies under HTS 8412.10.00.10 for its specific function as a missile and rocket reaction engine.
Anti-Tank Guided Missile Engine
A compact solid rocket motor propelling anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) to target armored vehicles. Classified in HTS 8412.10.00.10 as a dedicated missile reaction engine.