Saab JAS 39 Gripen E/F from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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