12 Gauge Buckshot Cartridge from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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