Rifle Gas Tube for AR-Platform from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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