U.S. M1 Bayonet from China
The M1 bayonet is a military knife with a 16-inch blade designed to attach to the M1 Garand rifle, featuring a bowie-style clip point and wooden grips. Classified under HTS 9307.00.00.00 as a bayonet, a similar arm intended for mounting on firearms for close combat. It includes a leather sheath for safe carry.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.2%
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
• Provide military surplus certification and ensure no live ordnance; comply with ITAR if of U.S. origin re-import
• Label as 'bayonet with sheath' and declare blade length accurately to avoid misclassification as a general knife
• Inspect for reproductions vs originals; authentic WWII pieces may qualify for collector exemptions