M109 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• 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