M777 Howitzer from China
The M777 is a lightweight 155mm towed howitzer used by military forces for field artillery support. It falls under HTS 9301.10.0080 as 'other' artillery weapons, distinct from self-propelled models in 9301.10.0040, due to its towed design and non-automatic firing mechanism.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain ITAR export licenses from the U.S
• State Department prior to import, as these are defense articles under the U.S
• Munitions List
• Provide detailed technical specifications and end-user certificates to verify military classification and avoid civilian misclassification
• Ensure separate valuation of optical sights if included, per statistical notes for rifles, to prevent duty calculation errors