9mm Parabellum Cartridge from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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