9mm Parabellum Cartridge

A centerfire cartridge commonly used in handguns and submachine guns for self-defense, law enforcement, and target shooting. It falls under HTS 9306.30.80.00 as 'other cartridges' not specified elsewhere in the heading for shotgun or rifle ammunition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9306.30Same rate: 17.5%

If designed for rifles

Rifle-specific cartridges like .223 Remington fall under the rifle cartridge subheading.

9306.21.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If shotgun shells

Shotgun cartridges are classified separately in 9306.21, regardless of gauge.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Obtain Federal Firearms License (FFL) and ATF import permit; verify end-user certificates to prevent diversion

β€’ Declare exact caliber, bullet weight, and primer type; misclassification as sporting ammo can trigger penalties

β€’ Comply with ITAR if military-spec; separate reporting for components like primers if applicable