Practice MK2 Grenade from Japan
The MK2 practice grenade simulates the fragmentation grenade for training, with a blue body and smoke or spotting charge instead of explosives. HTS 9306.90.00.50 includes non-lethal training munitions as 'other' war ammunition when militarily designated. It remains classified here despite inert filling due to design and purpose.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Classify as 1.4S if low hazard; provide military specification sheets
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as toy under Chapter 95
• Verify end-use for training to avoid commercial explosive scrutiny