M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank Turret from China
The turret assembly for the M1 Abrams tank, including the main gun mount and armor plating, is a critical armored fighting vehicle part designed for mounting weapons and providing protection. It falls under HTS 8710.00.00.90 as a part specifically for tanks and other armored fighting vehicles. This component is interchangeable and essential for the vehicle's combat functionality.
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
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