.22 LR Rifle Empty Rimfire Cartridge Shell

Small empty rimfire cartridge shell from .22 Long Rifle ammunition, used in rifles and some pistols. HTS 9306.30.41.40 applies as empty shell for rifles/pistols. Common in plinking and small game hunting reloading.

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.

9306.30Same rate: 17.5%

If over .29 caliber for rifles

Larger rifle shells (e.g., .30-06) fall under caliber-based subheading 9306.30.42.

7616.99.51Higher: 37.5% vs 17.5%

If aluminum casings imported as scrap or unfinished

Aluminum shells without Chapter 93 form treated as other aluminum articles.

9306.90.00Same rate: 17.5%

If imported with separate components like primers

Other unlisted parts of cartridges if not purely empty shells.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Rimfire vs centerfire distinction critical—ensure documentation specifies rimfire for accurate HTS

Bulk imports require quantity manifests; watch for volume-based duty thresholds