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 as a military weapon other than revolvers, pistols, or heading 9307 arms. Classified here due to its design for combat operations.
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 and verify end-user certificates for military end-use
• Ensure ATF Form 6 compliance for non-commercial military imports
• Avoid misclassification as sporting arms under 9303.30 to prevent penalties