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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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