FN Minimi Machine Gun
The FN Minimi is a lightweight 5.56mm squad automatic weapon capable of belt or magazine feed. HTS 9301.90.90.30 applies as a machine gun for its selective-fire automatic capability in military use. Differentiated from handguns and 9307 pyrotechnic arms.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as civilian aftermarket parts
Non-military parts and accessories go to 9305.99.
If other military weapons not specifically machine guns
Broader 'other' military arms if not qualifying as machine gun.
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Sporting shotguns differ from automatic machine guns.
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M249 SAW Light Machine Gun
The M249 Squad Automatic Weapon is a 5.56mm light machine gun used by military forces for suppressive fire. It features a quick-change barrel and belt-fed ammunition, classifying under HTS 9301.90.90.30 as a machine gun due to its automatic firing capability exceeding 600 rounds per minute. This excludes revolvers, pistols, and heading 9307 arms.
MG3 General Purpose Machine Gun
The MG3 is a 7.62mm continuous-feed machine gun derived from the MG42, used by various militaries. It is classified under HTS 9301.90.90.30 for machine guns due to its high rate of fire over 1,000 rpm. Not applicable to pistols or signal arms.
M240B General Purpose Machine Gun
The M240B is a 7.62mm belt-fed machine gun adapted from the FN MAG, providing sustained fire for military applications. Classified under HTS 9301.90.90.30 as a machine gun for its fully automatic operation and rate of fire over 650 rounds per minute. It is distinct from pistols, revolvers, and 9307 signal arms.
PKM General Purpose Machine Gun
The PKM is a Soviet-designed 7.62x54mmR belt-fed machine gun known for its reliability in sustained fire roles. It falls under HTS 9301.90.90.30 as a machine gun due to automatic firing mechanism and high cyclic rate. Excludes non-military arms and those in heading 9307.