Mk 153 SMAW Flame-Thrower from China
The Mk 153 Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon is a man-portable rocket launcher with incendiary capabilities functioning as a modern flame-thrower. Covered by HTS 9301.20.00.00 for flame-throwers and similar military projectors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• File for commodity jurisdiction determination from DDTC if classification uncertain
• Document chemical composition of propellant to confirm flame-thrower status
• Beware of re-export controls even after import clearance