Solid Rocket Motor for Model Rockets from Germany
A small solid propellant rocket motor designed for hobbyist model rockets, classified under HTS 8412.10.00.90 as a reaction engine other than turbojets. It generates thrust through the expulsion of high-speed exhaust gases from controlled combustion of solid fuel. Falls under this code due to its reaction engine principle excluding turbojet technology.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
Import Tips
• Obtain ITAR export control approvals from the U.S
• State Department as rocket motors are munitions-listed items
• Provide detailed engineering specs and thrust data to confirm classification away from military-grade engines
• Avoid misclassification as toy parts by demonstrating functional propulsion capability exceeding recreational thresholds