Patriot Missile Seeker Dome Assembly from China
Sapphire and germanium radome assembly protecting the PAC-2/PAC-3 missile's active radar seeker from hypersonic environments. HTS 9306.90.00.60 classification reflects its dielectric properties optimized for millimeter-wave guidance frequencies. Withstands 3km/s impact while maintaining RF transparency.
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
• Radar frequency transparency certificates mandatory; generic domes classified under optical glass chapters
• ITAR Category XI applies; require end-user statements specifying missile integration
• Avoid misclassification pitfall by documenting hypersonic ablation resistance unique to missile applications