M198 155mm Howitzer from China
The M198 is a medium towed 155mm howitzer known for its mobility and range in field artillery roles. Classified under HTS 9301.10.00 due to its function as a howitzer capable of indirect fire support. It exemplifies traditional artillery design with split-trail carriage.
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
• Document complete disassembly for customs valuation per statistical notes; secure State Department authorization under AECA
• Label components clearly to avoid misclassification as finished goods