Military Personnel Parachute System from China
A tandem parachute system for military airdrop operations, including main canopy, reserve, and harness assembly. Classified under HTS 8804.00.00.00 for parachutes and parts designed for human descent. It meets MIL-STD specifications for static-line deployment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain ITAR export licenses if transshipping through the US, as military parachutes may require defense trade controls
• Provide technical specs on unladen weight and deployment mechanism to distinguish from civilian models
• Avoid delays by pre-clearing with CBP for dual-use items that could trigger anti-dumping scrutiny