AR-15 Lower Receiver from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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