F-35 Fighter Jet Landing Gear Assembly from Japan
This landing gear assembly is a critical component for the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet, designed specifically for military operations under Department of Defense control. It falls under HTS 8807.30.0015 as a part of airplanes in heading 8802, explicitly for DoD use in civil aircraft contexts like military transport variants. The robust design handles high-impact landings on aircraft carriers.
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
• Obtain DoD or USCG end-user certification prior to import to qualify under this subheading
• Ensure ITAR compliance with detailed export licenses from origin country
• Verify unladen weight documentation if related to parent aircraft under heading 8802