22 Caliber Captive Bolt Cartridge from China

Standard .22 caliber cartridge for pneumatic captive-bolt guns in abattoirs, providing controlled expansion for humane dispatch. Falls under HTS 9306.30.41.38 as ammunition for captive-bolt humane killers. Widely used in commercial meat processing.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Obtain importer licenses for small arms ammo equivalents from ATF

Label clearly as 'for humane stunners only' to avoid firearm ammo confusion

Test for lead-free variants if targeting eco-compliant facilities