Soltam M-71 Howitzer from Japan
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 — 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
• 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