Savage Axis II Centerfire Rifle

The Savage Axis II is an affordable bolt-action centerfire rifle designed for hunting and target shooting, typically chambered in .308 Winchester or 6.5 Creedmoor. It falls under HTS 9303.30.40.20 as a sporting rifle valued between $25 and $50 each, operating via an explosive charge in centerfire configuration.

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.

9303.30.80Same rate: 17.5%

If valued over $50 each

Rifles exceeding $50 valuation shift to higher value subheadings within the same sporting rifle category.

9303.30.40Same rate: 17.5%

If rimfire instead of centerfire

Rimfire rifles are classified separately from centerfire due to ignition mechanism differences.

9302.00.00Higher: 20.5% vs 17.5%

If designed for military use

Military rifles fall under Chapter 93 heading 9302, distinct from sporting firearms.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain Federal Firearms License (FFL) and comply with ATF import regulations including Form 6

If imported with telescopic sights, separate components for valuation per statistical notes to avoid duty miscalculation

Provide detailed invoice specifying centerfire caliber, value per unit, and end-use as sporting/hunting to prevent reclassification