F-16 Fighting Falcon from Japan
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.
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
• 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