M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank from China
The M1A2 Abrams is a tracked main battle tank used by the US Army, featuring advanced composite armor, a 120mm smoothbore gun, and turbine engine for high mobility. It falls under HTS 8710.00.00.30 as a tracked armored fighting vehicle designed for combat operations. This classification covers motorized tanks whether or not fitted with weapons.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Obtain US Munitions List (USML) export licenses from DDTC prior to import; verify end-user certificates for military end-use
• Ensure compliance with ITAR restrictions on technical data
• Common pitfall: failing to declare full weapon systems, leading to penalties