.223 Remington Empty Cartridge Case from China
Empty brass shell casing from .223 Remington rifle rounds, commonly collected for reloading in competitive shooting. Classified under HTS 9306.30.41.50 as 'other' empty cartridge shells, distinct from complete projectiles.
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
• Separate valuation required if bundled; ensure cases are visibly empty and cleaned
• Provide end-use documentation for sporting vs military to influence licensing
• Watch for pitfalls in bulk imports exceeding personal use thresholds triggering export controls