8906.10.00.00/Nimitz-class Aircraft Carrier/Japan

Nimitz-class Aircraft Carrier from Japan

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 — 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

• Coordinate with naval architecture experts for customs entry

• Include flight deck equipment in valuation

• Pitfall: separate classification of aircraft elevators as machinery