.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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If over .29 caliber for rifles
Larger rifle shells (e.g., .30-06) fall under caliber-based subheading 9306.30.42.
If aluminum casings imported as scrap or unfinished
Aluminum shells without Chapter 93 form treated as other aluminum articles.
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
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