Liquid Bipropellant Rocket Engine from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide material safety data sheets for propellants and ensure hazmat shipping compliance
• Register with BIS for dual-use items and prepare for CFIUS review on national security
• Document thrust ratings and burn times to distinguish from experimental or aircraft engines