Articles for the official use of members of the armed forces of any foreign country on duty in the United States
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Duty Rate (from China)
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
Products classified under HTS 9809.00.30
British Army Officer's Dress Uniform
Complete dress uniform including tunic, trousers, and peaked cap for British Army officers stationed in the US for joint military exercises. Classified under HTS 9809.00.30 as official uniform for foreign armed forces personnel on duty in the United States, eligible on reciprocal basis. Excludes personal clothing items.
German Bundeswehr Combat Fatigues
Flecktarn camouflage battle dress uniform set for German soldiers participating in NATO training at US bases. Qualifies under 9809.00.30 for foreign armed forces official use on duty. Includes jacket, trousers, and combat shirt.
French Foreign Legion Service Rifle
HK416F assault rifle issued to French Foreign Legion troops training with US Special Forces. Covered under 9809.00.30 as personal weapon for foreign military on official US duty. Serial numbered military property.
Canadian Forces CF-18 Pilot Helmet
HGU-55/P tactical flight helmet for RCAF pilots flying joint operations from US airbases. Qualifies under 9809.00.30 for foreign air force official equipment on duty. Includes integrated NVG mount.
Australian SASR Night Vision Goggles
AN/PVS-31A binocular night vision devices for Australian Special Air Service Regiment on joint exercises. HTS 9809.00.30 applies to official night fighting equipment for foreign special forces.
Japanese JSDF Type 89 Assault Rifle
5.56mm Type 89 rifles for Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel at US training bases. Official small arms under 9809.00.30 for foreign military on reciprocal duty stationing.
NATO Standard Fragmentation Grenade
DM51 hand grenades supplied to multiple NATO allies for use by troops training at US ranges. Covered under 9809.00.30 as official foreign military munitions inventory.
Royal Marines Commando Dagger
Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knives issued to UK Royal Marines on US Marine Corps exchange program. Official edged weapon under 9809.00.30 for foreign commando forces.
South Korean ROK Army K2 Rifle
K2C 5.56mm rifles for Republic of Korea Army troops at Fort Lewis joint training. HTS 9809.00.30 covers official foreign infantry weapons on US duty.
Italian Carabinieri Beret and Insignia
Regulation black wool berets with silver eagle badges for Italian Carabinieri military police on US protective service. Official headgear under 9809.00.30 foreign forces provision.
Dutch Royal Marines Body Armor
Dutch NIJ Level IV ballistic plates and plate carriers for Royal Netherlands Marines amphibious training. Protected under 9809.00.30 as official foreign military personal equipment.
Spanish Legion Parachute Equipment
T-11 Advanced Tactical Parachute Systems for Spanish Legion airborne troops at US jump schools. HTS 9809.00.30 applies to official foreign military parachute inventory.
Turkish Army Night Vision Weapon Sight
Aselsan VERGENCE thermal weapon sights for Turkish Land Forces Special Operations at US ranges. Official sighting system under 9809.00.30 foreign military optics.
Norwegian Coastal Rangers Binoculars
Steiner Military 8x56 binoculars for Norwegian Kystjegerkommandoen maritime special forces on US exercise. Official observation equipment under 9809.00.30.
Polish Special Forces Medical Kit
IFAK individual first aid kits with tourniquets, chest seals, and hemostatic agents for Polish JW GROM operators. Official combat lifesaver equipment under 9809.00.30.