BMP-3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle from Japan
The BMP-3 is a Russian IFV with 100mm gun, 30mm cannon, amphibious capability, and troop transport armor. Falls under HTS 8710.00.00 as an armored fighting vehicle motorized for combat. Includes personnel carrier function within combat vehicle definition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare vehicle weight class and track type for proper statistical reporting
• ITAR registration mandatory; include manufacturer cage code in documentation
• Avoid misclassification as parts by importing complete assemblies only