.45 ACP Cartridge from China
The .45 Automatic Colt Pistol cartridge is a rimless, centerfire round with a large-diameter jacketed hollow-point or full metal jacket projectile, used in 1911-style pistols. Classified under HTS 9306.30.41.20 for pistol cartridges containing projectiles, separate from revolver or rifle ammunition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Provide end-user certificate specifying law enforcement or sporting use to expedite clearance
• Ensure UN-approved ammunition packaging to comply with DOT hazardous materials regulations
• Avoid bulk imports over 50,000 rounds without prior ATF quantity approval to prevent holds