Saab JAS 39 Gripen from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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