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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare under Category VII USML; obtain DSP-5 license
• Common issue: overlooking turret classification as separate weapon system