8906.10.00.00/Littoral Combat Ship (LCS)/Japan

Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) from Japan

The Littoral Combat Ship is a fast, agile surface vessel for operations in near-shore environments, armed with missiles and helicopters. It qualifies as a warship under HTS 8906.10.00.00 for its combat role against asymmetric threats.

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%

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Import Tips

• Ensure documentation highlights combat systems to justify warship status

• Comply with modular weapon system import licenses

• Pitfall: mislabeling as patrol boats leads to incorrect duties