M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank from China
The M1A2 Abrams is a third-generation American main battle tank featuring composite armor and a 120mm smoothbore cannon, designed for frontline combat operations. It falls under HTS 8710.00.00.60 as an armored fighting vehicle motorized and fitted with weapons for military use. This classification covers tanks built primarily for engaging enemy forces in armored warfare.
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 U.S. government approval via ITAR and State Department licenses for defense articles
• Provide end-user certificates and detailed technical specifications to customs for classification
• Avoid misclassification as civilian vehicles; military specs trigger Chapter 87 heading 8710