DoD MQ-9 Reaper Rotor Blades from Japan
Rotor blades for MQ-9 Reaper UAV rotors, used by Department of Defense. Provides lift for this MTOW-over-250kg unmanned system under heading 8806. HTS 8807.10.0015 for DoD-specific parts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.08.21100%Except as provided in headings 9903.08.23–9903.08.26, unmanned aircraft, their parts and components, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(1)–(3) of U.S. note 43 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Cite 8806.21 MTOW subheading notes in supporting docs (>7000kg for Reaper)
• UAS-specific FCC/ITAR filings needed alongside CBP entry
• Distinguish from fixed-wing props to maintain rotor classification