9306.30.41.60/5.56mm NATO Brass Empty Shell/Japan

5.56mm NATO Brass Empty Shell from Japan

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 — 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%

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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