Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II STOVL Variant from China
The F-35B is a short takeoff/vertical landing multirole fighter aircraft for military use. Under HTS 8802.40.0130, it is a new military airplane exceeding 15,000 kg unladen weight, though typically lighter—classified here per 'other' military specification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Consult AECA/ITAR for all fighter aircraft importations
• Provide manufacturer certification of new condition and military designation
• Watch for misclassification pitfalls with hybrid STOVL configurations