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5.56x45mm NATO Spent Casing

Military surplus empty brass from 5.56x45mm NATO rounds, repurposed for civilian reloading. HTS 9306.30.41.50 for other empty cartridge shells.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9306.30.41.30Same rate: 20%

If .30 caliber specific

Tariff statistical breaks for common military calibers.

8544.49.10.00Higher: 50% vs 20%

If with insulated wiring remnants

Cable/insulated wire scrap under Chapter 85, excluding radio apparatus.

7204.49.00Higher: 25% vs 20%

If steel-cased variants as scrap

Alloy steel scrap if not distinctly ammunition-formed.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• DDTC approval often required for NATO-spec military residue

• Value each case separately per statistical note guidelines