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F/A-18 Super Hornet Catapult Launch Bar from Mexico

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 — 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

• 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