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.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
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.
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
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Boeing F-15EX Eagle II
The F-15EX Eagle II is an advanced fourth-generation air superiority fighter with enhanced avionics, payload capacity, and fly-by-wire controls. Classified under HTS 8802.40.01.15 as a new military fighter exceeding 15,000 kg unladen weight, supporting short-range, high-speed interception missions.
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor
The F-22 Raptor is a twin-engine stealth fighter optimized for air dominance with supercruise capability and advanced sensor fusion. It qualifies for HTS 8802.40.01.15 as a new military fighter airplane with unladen weight over 15,000 kg.
Saab JAS 39 Gripen E/F
The Saab JAS 39 Gripen E/F is a lightweight multirole fighter with network-centric warfare capabilities and high agility. Under HTS 8802.40.01.15, it is a new military fighter exceeding 15,000 kg unladen weight, though typically lighter—classified here if variants meet the threshold.
Dassault Rafale
The Dassault Rafale is a 4.5-generation multirole fighter capable of air-to-air and air-to-ground operations with active electronically scanned array radar. It is classified in HTS 8802.40.01.15 as a new military fighter airplane over 15,000 kg unladen weight.