5.56mm NATO Brass Empty Shell from China
Empty brass cartridge shell from 5.56mm NATO rifle rounds, commonly reloaded by shooters. Classified under HTS 9306.30.41.60 as other empty cartridge shells for rifle ammunition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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 from loaded ammo shipments to prevent duty recalculation or seizure
• Include lot numbers and manufacturer markings in documentation for traceability
• Verify not classified as waste; clean, reusable shells require ammunition-specific permits