Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon Rebuilt from Mexico
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multirole fighter aircraft rebuilt for military use, featuring advanced avionics and weaponry systems. It falls under HTS 8802.40.0180 as a used or rebuilt military airplane with an unladen weight exceeding 15,000 kg. This classification applies specifically to military-configured aircraft not meeting new condition standards.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain ITAR export licenses from the U.S
• State Department prior to import, as military aircraft are controlled munitions
• Verify unladen weight documentation excluding crew, fuel, and non-permanent equipment per subheading notes
• Ensure end-user certificates proving military destination to avoid dual-use reclassification pitfalls