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Standard .68 Caliber Paintballs from Japan

Gelatin capsules filled with water-soluble paint, typically .68 caliber, designed for use in paintball markers as non-lethal projectiles. Classified under HTS 9306.90.00.41 as paintballs, which are specifically identified as ammunition and projectiles. They burst on impact to mark targets in recreational paintball games.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify paintballs meet non-lethal, recreational standards; provide safety data sheets to confirm gelatin shell and washable dye composition

• Declare exact caliber and quantity; misclassification as toys can lead to penalties under Chapter 95

• Check ATF import permits if bundled with markers, as paintballs alone typically require standard munitions documentation