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
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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
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