9mm Parabellum Cartridge from Japan
A centerfire cartridge commonly used in pistols and submachine guns, featuring a 9mm diameter bullet, brass casing, primer, and smokeless powder charge. It falls under HTS 9306.30.41.20 as a complete cartridge containing a projectile for pistols, distinct from shotgun shells or rifle-specific calibers.
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
• Obtain Federal Firearms License (FFL) and ATF import permit prior to shipment
• Declare exact caliber, quantity, and explosive content on CBP Form 7501; misdeclaration leads to seizures
• Separate valuation required if bundled with magazines or holsters to avoid reclassification