9301.90.90.30/M249 SAW Light Machine Gun/Japan

M249 SAW Light Machine Gun from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

10%

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
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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

M249 SAW Light Machine Gun from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9301.90.90.30