M240B Machine Gun from China
The M240B is a 7.62mm medium machine gun used by military forces for sustained fire support. It falls under HTS 9301.90.90.90 as a military weapon other than revolvers, pistols, or heading 9307 arms, classified as 'other' within non-automatic firearms. This classification applies to its selective-fire capability in military configuration.
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; ensure end-user certificates for military end-use
• Verify compliance with Wassenaar Arrangement munitions controls to avoid penalties