.223 Remington Empty Cartridge Case from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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