9mm Parabellum Empty Brass Cartridge Case from Japan
An empty brass cartridge shell once used for 9mm Parabellum pistol ammunition, now reloaded by handloaders. It falls under HTS 9306.30.41.50 as an empty cartridge shell, classified separately from loaded cartridges or other ammunition components.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain ATF import license and comply with ITAR restrictions for defense articles
• Declare exact caliber and material; provide proof of empty status to avoid ammunition classification
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as loaded ammo, which changes duty rates significantly