Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

The F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter aircraft designed for air superiority, ground attack, and electronic warfare missions. It falls under HTS 8802.40.01.15 as a new military fighter airplane with an unladen weight exceeding 15,000 kg, classified specifically for fighters in the military aircraft category.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8802.40.01Same rate: 35%

If configured primarily for ground attack rather than air-to-air combat

Fighters are specifically enumerated; other military aircraft roles fall into the residual 'other' military category.

8802.60.30Same rate: 35%

If unladen weight is 15,000 kg or less

Subheading 8802.40 applies only to aircraft exceeding 15,000 kg unladen weight per chapter notes.

8806.91.00Same rate: 35%

If designed as an unmanned fighter drone

Unmanned aircraft, including military UAVs, are classified in heading 8806 regardless of purpose.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain ITAR export licenses and end-user certificates due to military classification and sensitive technology

Verify unladen weight documentation exceeds 15,000 kg using official manufacturer specs to confirm subheading

Coordinate with U.S. military or government agencies for customs clearance on defense imports