Solid Rocket Motor for Model Rockets from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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