Mk 19 40mm Grenade Launcher Ammunition from Japan
High-velocity 40mm grenades for the Mk 19 automatic grenade launcher, typically HE or HEDP variants with point-detonating fuzes. HTS 9306.90.00.50 covers these as 'other' war munitions and projectiles, distinct from rifle cartridges in 9303. They are classified here as complete belt-fed ammunition rounds.
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
• Label as 1.1D explosive hazard; obtain State Department munitions license
• Provide belt-link separation details if reporting components
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing due to bulk packaging