Patriot Missile Seeker Dome Assembly from Japan
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 — 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
• 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