40mm M381 High-Explosive Grenade from China
The 40mm M381 is a high-explosive round designed for grenade launchers like the M203, featuring a steel body with Composition B filling and impact fuze. Classified under HTS 9306.90.00.50 as 'other' munitions of war, it represents projectile ammunition beyond small arms cartridges. This subheading captures launcher-fired grenades as complete projectiles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Declare as UN0012 explosive for hazardous materials shipping; secure DDTC approval for defense trade controls
• Verify launcher compatibility in documentation to prevent reclassification as small arms ammo
• Use licensed munitions handlers for customs clearance