Seamless Alloy Steel Gun Barrel Blank from China
Heavy seamless alloy steel tube, 130 mm OD, 30 mm wall thickness, supplied as rough barrel blanks for large caliber weapons. Classified 7304.59.80.40 as unfinished seamless tube.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document rifling capability but import as tube until machined
• Comply with ITAR export controls even on imports for defense articles
• Specify chrome-moly alloy grades suitable for gun barrels