A-10 Thunderbolt II Warthog from Japan
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is a close air support attack aircraft designed for the US Air Force, featuring a titanium armored cockpit and a 30mm GAU-8 Avenger cannon. Classified under HTS 8802.30.0170 as a used or rebuilt military airplane with unladen weight between 2,000 kg and 15,000 kg. It supports the 'military aircraft' subheading due to its combat role and armament.
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 US State Department and verify end-user certificates for military aircraft transfers
• Document unladen weight certification excluding crew, fuel, and non-permanent equipment per subheading notes
• Avoid pitfalls by confirming 'used or rebuilt' status with maintenance logs to prevent misclassification as new under 8802.30.0045