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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of reaction engines other than turbojets (SITC 71449) totaled $29.1M in July 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Reaction Engines Other Than Turbojets paid $63K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $634K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Reaction Engines Other Than Turbojets imports of $29.1M in July 2026 ran 100% above the year-to-date monthly average of $14.6M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataRamjets, scramjets, pulse jets, and rocket motors fall under this residual reaction-engine category, which excludes the turbojet designs classified separately under SITC 71441. Many articles in this heading have dual-use or defense applications, placing them squarely within the scope of EAR or ITAR review before import or re-export. Classification disputes between this heading and turbojet or gas-turbine headings are common, and the operative distinction turns on whether combustion is sustained by a compressor stage.
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14 shipments/mo
Basic heading 296 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 71449 · $29.1M of $175.6B
The key technical distinction is the absence of a rotating compressor: ramjets and scramjets rely on the vehicle's forward velocity to compress incoming air, whereas turbojets use a mechanical compressor stage. Importers should provide detailed engineering specifications and, where ambiguous, request a binding ruling from CBP before shipment.
Yes. Depending on thrust class, propellant type, and intended application, these engines may be controlled under the Commerce Control List (EAR) or the US Munitions List (ITAR). A thorough jurisdiction and classification review by a licensed export-compliance specialist is advisable before any cross-border movement.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Norway and Japan together supply 98% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$29.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$172KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.