Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missile from Japan
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 — 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
• 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