Nimitz-class Aircraft Carrier from Germany
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier supports air wing operations with catapults, arrestor gear, and nuclear propulsion for power projection. It is a warship under HTS 8906.10.00.00 due to its primary combat aviation role.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Coordinate with naval architecture experts for customs entry
• Include flight deck equipment in valuation
• Pitfall: separate classification of aircraft elevators as machinery