Thompson/Center Encore Single Shot Rifle from China

The Thompson/Center Encore is a break-action single-shot rifle platform in centerfire calibers such as .308 Winchester, ideal for custom barrel swaps in hunting and precision shooting. Classified under HTS 9303.30.80.12 for its bolt-action equivalent single-shot mechanism and centerfire operation in sporting contexts. It fires one round per load, emphasizing accuracy over capacity.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Confirm interchangeable barrel system doesn't alter classification; document as single-shot sporting rifle with ATF approval

Separate valuation mandatory for any included sights; use statistical suffixes for components to match total import value

Avoid pitfalls like inadequate destructive device checks for large calibers; ensure Shipper's Export Declaration accuracy