F/A-18 Super Hornet Catapult Launch Bar from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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