EMALS Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System Coil from Germany
Electromagnetic coils used in the EMALS system on Ford-class carriers generate the linear motor force to launch aircraft without steam. This part is under HTS 8805.10.00.00 for modern aircraft launching gear components.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify based on specific end-use in aircraft launching; obtain DDTC approval for defense articles
• Provide electromagnetic compatibility test reports to avoid electrical machinery classification
• Watch for anti-dumping duties if sourced from certain competitors