9306.90.00.60 - Parts for guided missiles

This HTS classification, 9306.90.00.60, specifically designates parts intended for guided missiles. It encompasses a broad spectrum of components that, when assembled, contribute to the functionality of such advanced weaponry. This includes, but is not limited to, guidance systems, propulsion elements, warhead components (excluding the explosive charge itself), structural airframes, and control surfaces designed for guided missile systems. The focus is on discrete items that are not complete missiles but are integral to their operation.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While 9306.90.00.20 covers complete guided missiles, and 9306.90.00.80 covers parts for bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, and other unguided ammunition and projectiles, this node is exclusively for the *parts* of *guided missiles*. Therefore, an item that is a component of a guided missile, and not a guided missile itself, and also not a part of a bomb or other unguided munition, would fall under this specific subheading. The key differentiator lies in the intended application for a missile with a guidance system.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories for guided missile parts. Classification within this subheading is determined by the item's design, function, and intended integration into a guided missile system. Customs officials will rely on technical specifications, manifest descriptions, and potentially product literature to confirm that the imported goods are indeed parts solely for guided missiles, thereby differentiating them from general aerospace components or parts for other classes of ordnance.