Soltam M-71 Howitzer from China
The Soltam M-71 is a 155mm towed howitzer used by various armies for its reliability in rough terrain. It qualifies under HTS 9301.10.0080 as other artillery weapons.
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
• Ensure UN Register of Conventional Arms reporting for transparency
• Provide material composition (e.g
• steel alloys) for accurate duty assessment
• Avoid bundling with radar apparatus, excluded from 9306 per Chapter notes