F-35 Lightning II Air Combat Simulator from China
A full-motion air combat simulator replicating the F-35 fighter jet for pilot training in dogfighting and mission scenarios. It falls under HTS 8805.21.00.00 as a ground flying trainer specifically designed as an air combat simulator. Includes cockpit, visuals, and motion platform for realistic combat simulation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify if the simulator qualifies for duty-free entry under NATO agreements or US defense import programs
• Provide detailed technical specs and end-user certificates to confirm classification as a ground flying trainer
• Ensure ITAR compliance for export-controlled components; common pitfall is misclassifying as general video games