40mm Smoke Grenade from Germany
40mm colored smoke grenades for marking and screening, used in grenade launchers with pyrotechnic smoke composition. Falls under HTS 9306.90.00.50 as 'other' projectiles and munitions, including non-HE screening types. Pyrotechnic grenades are captured here as military ammunition.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• UN0305 declaration for smoke projectiles; secure end-user statement
• Document color and duration specs for customs
• Pitfall: confusing with civil distress signals