AIM-120 AMRAAM Air-to-Air Missile from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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