M249 SAW Light Machine Gun from China
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.
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
• Obtain ITAR export licenses from the U.S
• State Department prior to import, as machine guns are defense articles
• Provide end-user certificates and ensure ATF Form 6 compliance for military-grade firearms
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete serialization documentation, which can delay customs clearance