Artillery Shell Fuse Assembly from China
A precision-engineered fuse mechanism designed for detonating 155mm artillery shells upon impact or at a preset time. This component falls under HTS 9306.90.00.80 as it is a critical part of artillery projectiles, which are classified as 'other ammunition and projectiles' in Chapter 93.
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
• Obtain ITAR export licenses from the U.S
• State Department prior to import, as these are defense articles
• Provide detailed technical specifications and end-user certificates to verify legitimate military use
• Avoid misclassification as general machinery parts under Chapter 84, which could trigger audits