BMP-3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The BMP-3 is a Russian infantry fighting vehicle with 100mm gun, anti-tank missiles, and troop compartment, amphibious and armored for mechanized infantry support. It is classified in HTS 8710.00.00.60 as an 'other' motorized armored fighting vehicle fitted with weapons. Designed for combined arms operations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8703.23.01Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If reconfigured as motor bus for personnel without arms

Passenger vehicles heading 8703 if combat features removed.

8708.10.30Higher: 102.5% vs 17.5%

If body panels or bumpers only

Vehicle parts classify separately under 8708 bumpers/parts.

8901.30.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If navalized amphibious version

Military vessels shift to Chapter 89 if waterborne primary.

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