BMP-3 IFV Hull Armor Plate from China
Composite steel-ceramic hull armor plates for the Russian BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle, offering protection against kinetic and shaped charge threats. Under HTS 8710.00.00.90 as parts of motorized armored fighting vehicles. Bolted or welded to vehicle chassis.
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
• Test for radioactivity if depleted uranium layers present; special HAZMAT handling
• Use HTS advisory opinions for composite material content over 50% non-steel
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent misclassification as consumer goods