M198 155mm Howitzer from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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