L118 Light Gun from China
The L118 is a 105mm towed light gun used for airborne and rapid deployment artillery. It qualifies under HTS 9301.10.00 as an artillery weapon optimized for quick setup and long-range fire. Its lightweight alloy construction distinguishes it from heavier field guns.
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
• Comply with Wassenaar Arrangement reporting for conventional arms; provide technical specs confirming artillery function
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing by separating optics per Chapter notes