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M249 SAW Light Machine Gun

The M249 Squad Automatic Weapon is a 5.56mm light machine gun for infantry squad support. Classified under HTS 9301.90.90 as other military weapons designed for combat. Excludes civilian sporting variants.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9303.30.40Same rate: 17.5%

If semi-automatic civilian version

Non-military squad automatic weapons classified as sporting firearms.

9301.10.00Same rate: 17.5%

If artillery-pattern machine guns

Self-propelled mounts change classification to artillery weapons.

8543.70Lower: 12.6% vs 17.5%

If electronic fire control components only

Electrical weapon components fall under electrical machinery chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit DD Form 1252 for government shipments of military weapons

Classify with statistical suffixes for precise duty calculation

Document barrel length and selective fire capability for military classification