F-16 Fighting Falcon

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine multirole fighter aircraft designed for air superiority and ground attack missions. It falls under HTS 8802.30.0110 as a new military fighter with an unladen weight between 2,000 kg and 15,000 kg. This classification applies to its use by air forces for combat operations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8802.30.01Same rate: 35%

If used primarily for civilian or non-combat roles

Non-military airplanes in the same weight range classify under civil aircraft subheadings.

8806.21.00.00Same rate: 35%

If configured as an unmanned fighter drone

Unmanned aircraft of heading 8806 use maximum take-off weight criteria instead of unladen weight.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain ITAR export licenses from the U.S

State Department prior to any international transfer

Verify unladen weight documentation excluding crew, fuel, and non-permanent equipment to confirm subheading fit

Ensure end-user certificates for military aircraft to comply with defense trade controls