M109 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer

The M109 Paladin is a 155mm self-propelled howitzer used by military forces for mobile artillery support. It features a fully tracked chassis with an integrated cannon, engine, and crew compartment, classifying under HTS 9301.10.00.10 as a self-propelled artillery weapon. This excludes non-military or static artillery.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8710.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If classified primarily as an armored fighting vehicle without primary artillery function

Tracked military vehicles like self-propelled chassis may fall under Chapter 87 for tanks and armored vehicles if artillery is secondary.

9301.90.30Same rate: 17.5%

If for towed or non-self-propelled versions of the same artillery piece

Artillery without self-propulsion shifts to other artillery weapons in the same heading but different subheading.

8479.89.65Higher: 20.3% vs 17.5%

If imported as unfinished chassis or machinery components for assembly

Unfinished or incomplete self-propelled structures may be classified as machinery parts rather than complete weapons.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain ITAR export licenses from the U.S

State Department prior to import, as these are defense articles under the Arms Export Control Act

Declare under separate statistical suffixes if equipped with telescopic sights per statistical notes, valuing components individually

Verify end-user certificates to ensure compliance with military export controls and avoid re-export restrictions

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