Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document modular payload configurations to support classification
• Ensure anti-corrosion treatments meet naval standards
• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification as parts