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Muzzle-Loading Rifle Ramrod with Brass Tip

Traditional hardwood ramrod with brass loading jag and tip, designed exclusively for loading powder and projectiles in muzzle-loading rifles. Falls under HTS 9305.20.80.20 as an other part essential for the operation of muzzle-loading rifles of heading 9303. Provides safe and precise seating of charges.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9305.20Same rate: 20%

If designed for modern rifles

Cleaning rods for breech-loaders use different subheadings for non-muzzle parts.

4417.00.80Higher: 42.6% vs 20%

If sold as unfinished wooden tool handles

Plain wood rods without firearm-specific fittings are classified as wooden articles.

8205.51.30Higher: 41.2% vs 20%

If marketed as universal gunsmithing tool

Hand tools for general gun maintenance fall under heading 8205.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Label clearly as 'muzzle-loading rifle part' to distinguish from general cleaning rods

• Ensure wood sourcing complies with Lacey Act declarations for imported hardwoods

• Import in bulk packaging to avoid retail set classification under other headings