Bushmaster AR-15 Rifle with 3-9x40mm Scope

This semi-automatic AR-15 style sporting rifle valued at $45 includes a pre-mounted 3-9x40mm telescopic sight for enhanced target acquisition during hunting or sport shooting. Classified under HTS 9303.30.40.10 as a rifle valued over $25 but not over $50 with its telescopic sight imported together, requiring separate valuation of components per statistical notes.

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%

Alternative Classifications

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

9303.30.80.10Same rate: 17.5%

If rifle valued over $50 each

Higher value rifles with telescopic sights shift to 9303.30.80, maintaining separate component reporting but different duty rates.

9002.20Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If telescopic sight imported separately, not mounted or designed specifically for the rifle

Standalone telescopic sights for rifles classify under optical instruments in Chapter 90, excluding those constructively part of firearms.

9303.10.00Same rate: 17.5%

If classified as a muzzle-loading sporting rifle

Muzzle-loading rifles, even with scopes, fall under a separate subheading regardless of value or sight attachment.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Separately value and report the rifle and telescopic sight components; their sum must equal total import value per HTS statistical notes

Obtain ATF import license and ensure end-user certificates for sporting rifles to comply with U.S. firearms regulations

Verify rifle valuation stays under $50 each to avoid higher subheadings; common pitfall is misclassifying imported sights as separate