M777 Howitzer from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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 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