Aluminum CO2 Cartridge for Paintball Guns from Canada
Small high-pressure aluminum cartridge (12g or 88g) containing liquefied CO2 for powering paintball markers. Falls under HTS 7613.00.00.00 as a container for compressed/liquefied gas, disposable and pierceable design. Meets chapter note for aluminum alloys with predominant Al content.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
55%
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
9903.05.900%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
• Small CO2 cartridges often under DOT exemption 49 CFR 173.306; declare accordingly
• Bulk imports need hazmat shipping papers even empty
• Avoid classifying as ammunition parts; stick to gas container definition