Merkava Mk4 Main Battle Tank from China
Israel's Merkava Mk4 tank features front-mounted engine for crew protection, 120mm gun, and Trophy active protection system. Classified HTS 8710.00.00.60 as other armored fighting vehicle, motorized with weapons. Optimized for urban warfare and rapid deployment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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)
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