9mm Parabellum Cartridge from Japan
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.
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 Federal Firearms License (FFL) and ATF import permit; verify end-user certificates to prevent diversion
• Declare exact caliber, bullet weight, and primer type; misclassification as sporting ammo can trigger penalties
• Comply with ITAR if military-spec; separate reporting for components like primers if applicable