THAAD Seeker Cooling Shroud from Japan
Cryogenic shroud maintaining IR seeker detector at 77K for Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptor. HTS 9306.90.00.60 reflects hit-to-kill guidance requirements during exo-atmospheric intercept. Stirling cycle cooler integration rejects 1kW boost heat.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Cryocooler wattage and temperature specs prove missile seeker application
• Exo-atmospheric pressure testing certification required
• Distinguish from satellite cryocoolers by kinetic kill vehicle integration