Savage Axis II Centerfire Rifle from Japan
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.
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 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