AR-15 Lower Receiver from China
The AR-15 lower receiver is the serialized frame and primary component of AR-15 style rifles, classified as a part under HTS 9305.99.60.00 because it is a firearm receiver for articles in headings 9301 to 9304. It houses the trigger mechanism and serves as the legal firearm component.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.9%
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
• Obtain ATF Import Permit (Form 6) and ensure the lower receiver is properly serialized as a firearm component
• Provide detailed technical specs and end-user certificates to avoid misclassification as a complete firearm
• Comply with ITAR export controls if transshipping; declare as 'firearm frame or receiver' on entry documents