M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank from China
The M1A2 Abrams is a heavy main battle tank used by the US Army, featuring composite armor, a 120mm smoothbore gun, and advanced fire control systems. It falls under HTS 8710.00.00 as a motorized armored fighting vehicle designed for combat. Whether fitted with weapons or not, it qualifies due to its primary military application.
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 ITAR export licenses from the US State Department as these are defense articles under the US Munitions List
• Verify end-user certificates and ensure compliance with Wassenaar Arrangement for military goods to avoid export control violations
• Document vehicle specifications including armor type and weapon systems for accurate HTS classification and customs valuation