F-35 Lightning II Lift Fan Rotor Components from China
Rotor components for the F-35B STOVL variant's lift fan system, supplied to DoD. These parts enable vertical takeoff capabilities in the Joint Strike Fighter program. HTS 8807.10.0015 applies as military aircraft rotor parts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• ITAR registration mandatory; reference specific F-35 Lot contract in CBP filings
• High-precision tolerances require NIST-traceable measurement certs for entry
• Single-use packaging for defense parts prevents set classification issues