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93

Official Chapter Guide

Arms, ammunition, and related parts, excluding optical devices, toys, collectors' items, and armored vehicles.

Tariff Landscape

Duty Overview

Items in this chapter can be both dutiable and duty-free, depending on specific classifications.

Section 301 232

There are generally no direct Section 301 or 232 impacts on items in this chapter.

Add Cvd Trends

While not commonly targeted, some advanced components or materials might be subject to specific ADD/CVD measures.

Classification Strategy

Common Mistakes

Misclassifying optical devices not mounted on firearms as part of armaments.

Complex Areas

  • Differentiating between complete firearms and parts or accessories.
  • Ensuring proper classification of items such as signaling devices and detonators under other chapters.

Legal Framework

Executive Summary

Exclusions

  • Goods of chapter 36 like percussion caps and flares.
  • Parts of general use made of base metal or plastic.
  • Armored fighting vehicles classified under heading 8710.
  • Optical devices such as telescopic sights unless mounted on or imported with a firearm.
  • Items classified as toys such as bows and fencing foils.
  • Collectors' pieces and antiques under headings 9705 or 9706.

Definitions

  • In heading 9306, 'parts thereof' excludes radio or radar apparatus.
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