9mm Pistol Empty Brass Cartridge Shell

Empty brass cartridge shell designed for 9mm semi-automatic pistols, post-firing and ready for reloading. Classified under HTS 9306.30.41.40 as empty cartridge shells specifically for pistols. Used by reloaders to refill with powder, primer, and bullet for reuse.

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.

9306.30.41Same rate: 17.5%

If for shotguns or larger rifles

Shells for non-rifle/pistol use like shotguns classified separately in 9306.30.41.80.

7204.41.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If imported in bulk as scrap metal, not as cartridge shells

Ferrous waste/scrap from casings loses Chapter 93 specificity if not identifiable as shells.

7404.00.30Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If bulk copper scrap without cartridge form

Brass scrap not retaining shell shape treated as copper waste under Chapter 74.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify ATF import license requirements for firearm-related components and ensure end-user certificates

Declare exact caliber and material composition; brass vs steel affects valuation and potential reclassification

Avoid common pitfall of importing loaded vs empty shells—loaded fall under different subheadings with higher scrutiny