9303.30.40.10/Bushmaster AR-15 Rifle with 3-9x40mm Scope/Japan

Bushmaster AR-15 Rifle with 3-9x40mm Scope from Japan

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.

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

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Import Tips

• 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