M4 Carbine Upper Receiver Assembly from China
This upper receiver assembly is a key part specific to M4 and M16 rifles, classified under HTS 9305.91.10.00 as a part of military rifles from heading 9301. It includes the barrel, handguard, and bolt carrier group designed exclusively for these military weapons.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain ITAR export licenses from origin country and ensure ATF compliance for military rifle parts
• Provide detailed blueprints and end-user certificates to verify military rifle specificity
• Avoid misclassification as civilian parts; common pitfall leads to seizures at customs