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Ruger American Rifle with Vortex Crossfire II Scope from Japan

This bolt-action hunting rifle comes pre-mounted with a Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x40mm telescopic sight, designed for medium-range sporting and hunting applications. It falls under HTS 9303.30.80.05 as a complete rifle assembly with the telescopic sight imported together, requiring separate valuation of components per statistical notes. The scope enhances precision for target shooting and big game hunting.

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

• Separately value and report the rifle and telescopic sight components as required by statistical note for 9303.30.80 to avoid duty miscalculation

• Obtain ATF Form 6 import permit and ensure end-user certificates for non-ITAR compliance on sporting firearms

• Verify scope is constructively separated in documentation to match HTS statistical suffixes and prevent reclassification