EOD Robot TALON

Foster-Miller TALON explosive ordnance disposal robot, US military property deployed overseas, returned unchanged. 9801.00.11.00 classification with contractor certification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8479.89Higher: 12.5% vs 10%

If industrial robots generally

Industrial machines classified in Chapter 84; military EOD robots qualify as government property under Chapter 98

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Import Tips & Compliance

Maintain operational hour logs; ensure manipulator arms intact; document battery condition upon return

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