F/A-18 Super Hornet Catapult Launch Bar from Canada
The catapult launch bar is a critical component of the nose landing gear on F/A-18 aircraft, used to engage carrier-based steam catapults for aircraft launching. It falls under HTS 8805.10.00.00 as part of aircraft launching gear essential for naval carrier operations.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify ITAR compliance and obtain necessary export licenses from the U.S
• Munitions List as these are defense articles
• Provide detailed technical specifications and end-user certificates to confirm classification under aircraft launching gear
• Avoid misclassification as general landing gear parts under 8803.30, which could alter duty rates