Artillery Shell Fuse Assembly from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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