Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Paintballs from China
Plant-based gelatin and biodegradable paint-filled .68 caliber paintballs that dissolve in water, minimizing environmental impact. Classified under HTS 9306.90.00.41 as standard paintball projectiles despite eco materials. Popular for outdoor fields.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify biodegradability claims with third-party testing for customs verification
• Declare eco-materials but emphasize projectile function to stay in Chapter 93
• Bundle with field cleanup kits cautiously to avoid set classification