AR-15 Lower Receiver from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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