12 Gauge Buckshot Cartridge from China
A 12 gauge shotgun cartridge loaded with multiple lead buckshot pellets for hunting larger game like deer. It falls under HTS 9306.21.00.00 as a complete shotgun cartridge, including the shotshell casing, primer, powder, and projectiles. This classification covers all shotgun cartridges designed for smoothbore firearms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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 license and comply with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) for ammunition
• Provide detailed shot composition and velocity specs in entry documentation to avoid misclassification
• Separate reporting required if imported with firearms; watch for constructive separation rules