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
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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