Saab JAS 39 Gripen E/F from China
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.
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
• Confirm exact unladen weight against subheading note to avoid reclassification to lower weight categories
• Prepare BIS license applications for controlled fighter technologies
• Label as 'military fighter' with DoD equivalence for customs entry