BMP-3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle from Japan
The BMP-3 is a Russian tracked armored personnel carrier with 100mm gun and anti-tank missiles, carrying infantry into battle. Falls under HTS 8710.00.00.30 as a half-tracked armored fighting vehicle. Motorized for troop transport and direct fire support.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare under Category VII USML; obtain DSP-5 license
• Common issue: overlooking turret classification as separate weapon system