8710.00.00.30/M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank/Japan

M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank from Japan

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 — 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%

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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