M777 Howitzer Barrel Assembly from China
The barrel assembly for the M777 lightweight 155mm towed howitzer, classified under HTS 9305.91.30.10 as a part of artillery weapons in heading 9301.10. It includes the rifled tube and breech mechanism essential for firing projectiles.
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 license from originating country and comply with U.S
• State Department import regulations for defense articles
• Provide detailed technical specs and end-user certificates to verify military application under heading 9301.10
• Avoid misclassification as general machinery; ensure documentation links directly to artillery weapons