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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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