Saab JAS 39 Gripen from Germany
The Saab JAS 39 Gripen is a lightweight single-engine multirole fighter optimized for air-to-air and air-to-ground combat. Classified under HTS 8802.30.0110 for new military fighters with unladen weight over 2,000 kg but not exceeding 15,000 kg. Its design supports short-field operations typical of modern fighters.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Prepare detailed technical specifications confirming military fighter designation and weight parameters
• Coordinate with U.S
• Customs for AECA/ITAR classification rulings on foreign military sales
• Avoid common pitfalls by excluding temporary equipment from unladen weight calculations