Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship from China
The Freedom-class LCS is a trimaran-hulled warship optimized for speed and shallow-water operations with helicopter and UAV capabilities. Classified as a warship in HTS 8906.10.00.00 for its modular combat mission packages.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document modular payload configurations to support classification
• Ensure anti-corrosion treatments meet naval standards
• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification as parts