9mm Pistol Empty Brass Cartridge Shell from China

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.

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

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