Artillery weapons (for example, guns, howitzers and mortars)
Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols and the arms of heading 9307: > Artillery weapons (for example, guns, howitzers and mortars)
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 9301.10.00
Type 99 155mm Wheeled Howitzer
Chinese Type 99 is 155mm 52-caliber wheeled self-propelled gun. HTS 9301.10.00 classification for modern wheeled artillery. High mobility for rapid deployment.
M777 Howitzer
The M777 is a lightweight towed 155mm howitzer used by modern militaries for artillery support. It falls under HTS 9301.10.00 as an artillery weapon designed for firing explosive shells over long distances. Its towed configuration and high-caliber barrel classify it distinctly as a howitzer.
M198 155mm Howitzer
The M198 is a medium towed 155mm howitzer known for its mobility and range in field artillery roles. Classified under HTS 9301.10.00 due to its function as a howitzer capable of indirect fire support. It exemplifies traditional artillery design with split-trail carriage.
L118 Light Gun
The L118 is a 105mm towed light gun used for airborne and rapid deployment artillery. It qualifies under HTS 9301.10.00 as an artillery weapon optimized for quick setup and long-range fire. Its lightweight alloy construction distinguishes it from heavier field guns.
M109 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer
The M109 Paladin is a 155mm self-propelled howitzer providing mobile artillery fire support. Despite tracks, it falls under HTS 9301.10.00 as a prime artillery weapon rather than armored vehicle. Its primary function is indirect fire from the mounted gun.
Caesar 155mm Truck-Mounted Howitzer
The CAESAR is a wheeled 155mm howitzer mounted on a truck chassis for high mobility artillery. HTS 9301.10.00 covers it as an artillery weapon with the gun as principal component. Wheeled mounting enhances deployability without changing weapon classification.
M252 81mm Mortar
The M252 is an 81mm infantry mortar for indirect fire support at company level. Classified under HTS 9301.10.00 as mortar artillery due to its smoothbore muzzle-loading design. It provides high-angle fire for close support missions.
Soltam M-71 160mm Mortar
The M-71 is a heavy 160mm towed mortar delivering massive explosive payloads. It fits HTS 9301.10.00 as exemplary mortar artillery for battalion-level fire. Its large caliber requires vehicular towing.
AS-90 155mm Self-Propelled Gun
The AS-90 is a British 155mm self-propelled gun-howitzer for armored brigades. Under HTS 9301.10.00 as artillery weapon despite tracked mobility. Features 52-caliber barrel for extended range.
2S19 Msta-S 152mm SPH
The 2S19 Msta-S is a Russian 152mm self-propelled howitzer with automated loading. HTS 9301.10.00 applies as prime artillery mover. Offers tracked mobility and nuclear survivability.
XM1299A1 Extended Range Cannon Artillery
The XM1299A1 is next-generation 155mm wheeled howitzer with 58-caliber gun. Classified HTS 9301.10.00 as advanced artillery weapon. Designed for precision long-range fires.
PZH 2000 Self-Propelled Howitzer
The PzH 2000 is German 155mm SPH renowned for rapid fire rate. Falls under HTS 9301.10.00 as tracked artillery system. Exports tightly controlled under EU regulations.