M777 Howitzer Barrel Assembly from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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