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20 Gauge Birdshot Cartridge from Japan

A 20 gauge shotgun cartridge filled with #8 birdshot for upland game hunting like pheasant or quail. Classified under HTS 9306.21.00.00 for complete shotgun cartridges with plastic hulls, smokeless powder, and lead shot. Designed specifically for 20 gauge smoothbore shotguns.

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

• Label shipments clearly as 'ammunition' and include UN hazard class 1.4S certification

• Verify gauge and dram equivalent match commercial specs to prevent customs holds