Rifle Gas Tube for AR-Platform from China
Stainless steel gas tube that directs propellant gases in AR-15 and similar rifles. Classified HTS 9305.20.80.60 as an other internal rifle part for heading 9303 firearms. Critical for semi-automatic cycling function.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• High scrutiny—provide engineering drawings proving rifle-specific function
• Avoid import with complete upper receiver to prevent firearm assembly classification
• Material certs for stainless steel; corrosion resistance key for duty de minimis