CAESAR Self-Propelled Howitzer from Germany
The CAESAR is a wheeled 155mm self-propelled artillery system on a truck chassis for rapid deployment. Despite wheels, its primary artillery function and self-propulsion classify it under HTS 9301.10.00.10, not as a standard truck.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide engineering drawings showing integrated weapon-propulsion to avoid vehicle misclassification
• Check for Free Trade Agreement exemptions applicable to allied defense imports
• Monitor for classification challenges on wheeled vs. tracked self-propelled artillery