M109 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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