F-35 Lightning II Avionics Control Unit from Canada
This avionics control unit is a critical electronic component for managing flight systems in the F-35 fighter jet, classified under HTS 8807.90.90.15 as a part of military aircraft (heading 8802) specifically for Department of Defense use. It integrates navigation, communication, and sensor data processing essential for defense operations.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Obtain prior approval from the Department of Defense or Coast Guard specifying end-use to qualify for this subheading
• Comply with ITAR registration and export licensing; provide end-user certificates to avoid reclassification
• Document unladen weight context if applicable, and avoid common pitfalls like missing defense procurement markings