AIM-120 AMRAAM Air-to-Air Missile from Germany
The AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile features active radar homing for beyond-visual-range engagements from fighter aircraft. Its fire-and-forget guidance qualifies it under HTS 9306.90.00.20 as a guided missile designed for aerial combat.
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
• Separate valuation of seeker head and propulsion sections required by HTS statistical notes for rifles with optics analogy
• Classify under USML Category IV; secure State Department authorization for all transactions
• Avoid common pitfalls by excluding any integrated radar apparatus classified under heading 8526