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.45 ACP Cartridge

The .45 ACP cartridge features a 230-grain jacketed hollow point projectile for handguns like the Colt 1911. It falls under HTS 9306.30.41.30 as an 'other' cartridge with projectile, not covered by shotgun or specific exclusions. Popular for personal protection and target shooting.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9306.30.41.40Same rate: 17.5%

If 12-gauge shotgun type

Shotgun shells have dedicated reporting suffixes within the cartridges subheading.

9306.30Same rate: 17.5%

If empty cartridge cases only

Empty shells are reported separately from complete projectiles.

2710.12.15Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If solely smokeless powder extracted

Bulk propellant powder shifts to petroleum gases heading, excluding assembled cartridges.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include ballistic specifications and UN hazmat certification for powder content on shipping documents

• Separate valuation required if bundled with firearms; report under statistical suffixes

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