Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missile from China
The FGM-148 Javelin is a man-portable fire-and-forget missile using infrared imaging for top-attack anti-armor roles. Its autonomous guidance after launch classifies it under HTS 9306.90.00.20.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Launcher tube and missile must be constructively separated for valuation per statistical notes
• End-item demilitarization certificates required for surplus or training units
• Avoid misclassification by verifying infrared seeker exclusion from radio apparatus