M240B Machine Gun from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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