Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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