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%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
• 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