Chapter 9306 — Customs Tariff Headings

12 Gauge Buckshot Cartridge

A 12 gauge shotgun cartridge loaded with multiple lead buckshot pellets, designed for hunting larger game such as deer. This complete cartridge includes the shotshell casing, primer, powder, and shot, and is classified under tariff item 9306.21.00 as a shotgun cartridge.

20 Gauge Birdshot Cartridge

A 20 gauge shotgun cartridge filled with #8 birdshot, intended for upland game hunting like pheasant or quail. This complete cartridge features a plastic hull, smokeless powder, and lead shot, and is classified under tariff item 9306.21.00 as a shotgun cartridge.

Cheddite 20 Gauge Competition Target

A Cheddite 20 gauge competition target cartridge with 7/8 oz #7.5 shot, designed for trap and sporting clays. This high-quality shotshell features a one-piece wad and is classified under tariff item 9306.21.00 as a shotgun cartridge, suitable for competitive shooting.

Federal 28 Gauge Target Load Cartridge

A Federal Premium 28 gauge target load cartridge with 3/4 oz #9 shot, designed for clay shooting and skeet. This low-recoil shotgun cartridge features a high-velocity wad and is classified under tariff item 9306.21.00 as a shotgun cartridge.

Fiocchi 10 Gauge Turkey Magnum Cartridge

A Fiocchi 10 gauge 3.5-inch magnum cartridge with buffered #5 copper-plated shot, designed for turkey hunting. This large-bore shotgun cartridge features a heavy payload and magnum powder load, and is classified under tariff item 9306.21.00 as a shotgun cartridge.

NobelSport 12 Gauge Low Recoil Buckshot

A NobelSport 12 gauge low-recoil 00 buckshot cartridge designed for home defense and law enforcement. This complete shotgun cartridge features a managed recoil wad system and delivers 9 pellets at reduced velocity, classified under tariff item 9306.21.00.

Remington 12 Gauge Slug Cartridge

A Remington 12 gauge rifled slug cartridge designed for accurate long-range shots on big game. This complete shotshell includes a single lead slug, wad, powder charge, and brass primer, and is classified under tariff item 9306.21.00 as a shotgun cartridge.

Rio Royal 12/70 Soft Point Slug

A Rio Royal 12/70mm soft-point slug cartridge designed for European smoothbores. This shotgun cartridge features an expanding lead slug for medium game and is classified under tariff item 9306.21.00 as a shotgun cartridge, with a metric designation common in international trade.

Sellier & Bellot 16 Gauge Field Load

A Sellier & Bellot 16 gauge field load cartridge with 1 oz #6 steel shot, designed for waterfowl hunting. This classic gauge shotgun cartridge features a bi-metal head design and is classified under tariff item 9306.21.00 as a shotgun cartridge, with non-toxic steel shot.

Winchester .410 Bore Rabbit Load Cartridge

A Winchester .410 bore rimmed cartridge loaded with #12 shot for small game like rabbits. This shotgun cartridge features a brass-plated steel case and is classified under tariff item 9306.21.00, despite its smaller caliber, making it suitable for youth and beginner shooters.

10 Gauge Turkey Load

A heavy 10 gauge shotgun cartridge loaded with #4-6 shot, designed for turkey hunting at long range. This specialized load falls under tariff item 9306.29.00 as an 'other' shotgun cartridge, distinct from standard sporting types.

12 Gauge Buckshot Cartridge

A 12 gauge shotgun cartridge loaded with multiple lead buckshot pellets for hunting larger game. This product falls under tariff item 9306.29.00 as an 'other' shotgun cartridge, covering non-target hunting ammunition.

20 Gauge Birdshot Load

A 20 gauge shotgun cartridge with #8 birdshot for upland game hunting. This product is classified under tariff item 9306.29.00 as an 'other' shotgun cartridge, excluding target sporting shells.

.22 Caliber Airgun Pellet

Alloy .22 caliber domed pellets for high-power air rifles, designed to reduce leading in barrels. This product falls under tariff item 9306.29.00 as air gun pellets in the 'other' category.

.25 Caliber PCP Airgun Pellet

Heavy .25 caliber hollowpoint pellets for pre-charged pneumatic rifles, used for big game hunting. This product is classified under tariff item 9306.29.00 as air gun pellets in the 'other' category.

Air Rifle Pellet .177 Caliber

Pointed .177 caliber lead pellets for air rifles and pistols, featuring a precision diabolo shape for accuracy. This product falls under tariff item 9306.29.00 as air gun pellets in the 'other' category.

Copper-Plated Birdshot Cartridge

A 28 gauge shotgun shell with copper-plated #9 shot to reduce fouling, used for high-volume small game hunting. This product is classified under tariff item 9306.29.00 as an 'other' shotgun cartridge with specialty plating.

Flitecontrol Buckshot Cartridge

A 12 gauge 00 buck cartridge with wad-controlled pattern, designed for police and military use. This product falls under tariff item 9306.29.00 as an 'other' shotgun cartridge with advanced patterning.

High Brass Shotgun Shell

A 2-3/4 inch 12 gauge high brass base shell for heavy loads, favored by reloaders for durability. This product is classified under tariff item 9306.29.00 as an 'other' shotgun cartridge.

Lead Slug Shotgun Cartridge

A 12 gauge cartridge with a single rifled lead slug for deer hunting, providing accuracy for big game. This product falls under tariff item 9306.29.00 as an 'other' shotgun cartridge, not fitting shot shell categories.

Magnum Steel Shot Load

A 3.5 inch 12 gauge magnum with steel BB shot for waterfowl, complying with migratory bird regulations. This product is classified under tariff item 9306.29.00 as an 'other' shotgun cartridge.

Non-Toxic Bismuth Shot Cartridge

A 20 gauge #6 bismuth shot cartridge for lead-restricted areas, offering a premium non-toxic alternative. This product falls under tariff item 9306.29.00 as an 'other' shotgun cartridge.

Pumpkin Ball Slug Cartridge

A round ball slug in 12 gauge for smoothbore deer guns, offering a traditional flat-trajectory load. This product is classified under tariff item 9306.29.00 as an 'other' shotgun cartridge.

Shotgun Primer Assembly

Boxer-style primers for 12-20 gauge shotgun shells, used for handloading. This product falls under tariff item 9306.29.00 as parts of shotgun cartridges in the 'other' category.

Tungsten Super Shot Cartridge

A 20 gauge TSS #9 load with ultra-high pellet count for extreme density turkey loads. This product is classified under tariff item 9306.29.00 as an 'other' shotgun cartridge.

10 Gauge Riveter Cartridge

A 10 gauge cartridge engineered for heavy riveting tools in aerospace and automotive assembly, delivering precise force for structural riveting. It is classified under 9306.30.90 as other cartridges, used for industrial applications.

10mm Auto Cartridge

Powerful 10mm Automatic cartridge for large-frame pistols like Glock 20, with heavy 180-grain JHP projectiles. This complete cartridge falls under tariff item 9306.30.90 as 'other cartridges' for pistols, offering significant stopping power for self-defense and sport shooting.

12 Gauge Rivet Cartridge

A 12 gauge cartridge designed for pneumatic or manual riveting tools to drive rivets into metal structures. It contains a propellant charge and rivet projectile, classified under 9306.30.90 as other cartridges for industrial use.

12 Gauge Shotgun Slug Cartridge

A 12 gauge shotgun slug cartridge containing a single 1-ounce lead slug in a plastic hull with wad, designed for deer hunting where buckshot is ineffective. This cartridge is a complete round of ammunition for a shotgun, falling under the tariff item for other cartridges and parts thereof.

16 Gauge Riveting Tool Cartridge

A 16 gauge cartridge for precision riveting tools in aviation repair, optimized for lightweight alloys. It is classified under 9306.30.90 as other cartridges, used in industrial applications.

20 Gauge Shotgun Cartridge Empty Hull

Empty 20 gauge plastic shotshells, roll-crimped and 2¾-inch in length, intended for reloading by youth hunters. These are empty cartridge shells for shotguns, classified under the tariff item for other cartridges and parts thereof, as they are not loaded ammunition.

.22-250 Remington Cartridge

A .22-250 Remington cartridge with a 55-grain V-MAX bullet, designed for high-velocity varmint hunting. This is a complete rifle cartridge with a projectile, falling under the tariff item for other cartridges and parts thereof.

.223 Remington Cartridge

A .223 Remington cartridge with a 55-grain FMJ bullet, commonly used in AR-15 platforms for target shooting and varmint hunting. This complete small arms cartridge with a brass case and boxer primer falls under the tariff item for other cartridges and parts thereof.

22 Caliber Captive Bolt Cartridge

A .22 caliber cartridge for pneumatic captive-bolt guns in abattoirs, providing controlled expansion for humane dispatch. It is classified under 9306.30.90 as other cartridges, used in agricultural applications.

.22 Long Rifle Cartridge

A .22 Long Rifle high-velocity cartridge with a 40-grain copper-plated round nose projectile, designed for rimfire rifles and pistols. Commonly used for plinking and small game hunting, it is classified as other cartridges with a projectile under tariff item 9306.30.90.

.22 Long Rimfire Cartridge

A vintage .22 Long rimfire cartridge with a 29-grain bullet, designed for early repeating rifles and single-shot pistols. This complete cartridge falls under tariff item 9306.30.90 as 'other cartridges' not elsewhere specified, and is a collectible ammunition item for historical firearms enthusiasts.

.22 LR Rimfire Cartridge

A standard .22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge loaded with a 40-grain lead round nose bullet, primer, and powder for use in rifles and pistols. This complete cartridge is classified under tariff item 9306.30.90 as 'other cartridges' for firearms, being a common caliber for sport shooting and small game.

.22 Short Rimfire Cartridge

A .22 Short rimfire cartridge with a 27-grain solid bullet, designed for older .22 caliber revolvers and rifles. This complete cartridge falls under tariff item 9306.30.90 as 'other cartridges' for firearms, suitable for historical and recreational shooting.

.300 Blackout Cartridge

A .300 Blackout cartridge designed for suppressed rifles, offering subsonic or supersonic performance. It is classified as other cartridges with a projectile under 9306.30.90, suitable for tactical or sporting applications.

.308 Winchester Cartridge

A .308 Winchester cartridge with a 168-grain match bullet, used in bolt-action hunting rifles like the Remington 700. This complete rifle cartridge with a brass case and large rifle primer falls under the tariff item for other cartridges and parts thereof.

.357 SIG Cartridge

Bottleneck .357 SIG semi-rimmed cartridge for duty pistols, delivering 125-grain JHP at high velocity. This complete cartridge is classified under tariff item 9306.30.90 as 'other cartridges' for pistols, providing reliable performance for law enforcement and personal defense.

.380 ACP Cartridge

A .380 ACP cartridge with a 95-grain JHP bullet, a rimless straight case designed for subcompact pistols like the Walther PPK. This complete pistol cartridge for self-defense falls under the tariff item for other cartridges and parts thereof.

.40 S&W Cartridge

Popular .40 Smith & Wesson rimless cartridge with 180-grain bonded JHP for law enforcement pistols. This complete cartridge falls under tariff item 9306.30.90 as 'other cartridges' for pistols, offering dependable performance for duty and sport shooting.

.45 ACP Cartridge

A .45 ACP cartridge with a 230-grain bullet in a rimless brass case, standard for 1911 pistols and known for its stopping power. This complete loaded cartridge for handguns falls under the tariff item for other cartridges and parts thereof.

5.56x45mm NATO Cartridge

A 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge, military-spec and interchangeable with .223 Remington, typically with a 62-grain steel penetrator. This complete rifle cartridge falls under the tariff item for other cartridges and parts thereof, despite its NATO designation.

5.7x28mm Cartridge

High-velocity 5.7x28mm cartridge for FN Five-seveN pistols and P90 PDWs, featuring a polymer-tipped projectile for armor penetration. This complete cartridge is classified under tariff item 9306.30.90 as 'other cartridges' for firearms, offering unique performance characteristics.

5.8x21mm Cartridge

Chinese 5.8x21mm DCV pistol cartridge for QCW-05, with polymer-coated steel case and light projectile. This complete cartridge falls under tariff item 9306.30.90 as 'other cartridges' for pistols, designed for military and law enforcement applications.

6.5 Creedmoor Cartridge

A 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge with a 140-grain ELD-M bullet, designed for precision long-range competition rifles. This modern sporting cartridge falls under the tariff item for other cartridges and parts thereof.

6.8 SPC Cartridge

A 6.8 SPC cartridge designed for AR platform rifles, offering enhanced terminal performance. It falls under 9306.30.90 as other cartridges with a projectile, used for hunting or tactical shooting.

7.62x25mm Tokarev Cartridge

Bottlenecked 7.62x25mm pistol cartridge used in TT-33 pistols and PPSh submachine guns, typically with FMJ or steel-core bullets. This complete cartridge is classified under tariff item 9306.30.90 as 'other cartridges' for pistols, popular among collectors and historical firearms enthusiasts.

7.62x39mm Cartridge

A 7.62x39mm cartridge with a 123-grain steel-core FMJ bullet and polymer-coated steel case, used in AK-47 and SKS rifles. This complete rifle cartridge falls under the tariff item for other cartridges and parts thereof, though surplus military origin may require special approval.

9mm Parabellum Cartridge

A 9mm Parabellum cartridge with a 115-grain full metal jacket bullet, used in handguns like the Glock 17 and Beretta 92. This complete cartridge for small arms falls under the tariff item for other cartridges and parts thereof.

9mm +P Cartridge

A 9mm +P high-pressure cartridge with a 124-grain jacketed hollow point, designed for duty pistols. It provides enhanced velocity for law enforcement and is classified under 9306.30.90 as other cartridges with a projectile.

9x18mm Makarov Cartridge

Soviet 9x18mm Makarov pistol cartridge with 95-grain FMJ bullet for PM pistols. This complete cartridge falls under tariff item 9306.30.90 as 'other cartridges' for pistols, offering reliable performance for historical firearms and sport shooting.

Aguila Super Extra .22 LR

Aguila Super Extra .22 LR rimfire cartridge with a 38-grain lead bullet for reliable function in lever-action rifles and target pistols. This complete cartridge is classified under tariff item 9306.30.90 as 'other cartridges' for firearms, offering high-quality performance for sport shooting.

CCI Mini-Mag .22 LR High Velocity

CCI Mini-Mag .22 LR cartridge featuring a 40-grain copper-plated round nose bullet for high-velocity performance in semi-auto rifles and pistols. This complete cartridge falls under tariff item 9306.30.90 as 'other cartridges' for firearms, popular for target shooting and small game hunting.