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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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