CLA-2-93:OT:RR:NC:N1:164
Tobias Lindgren
Botnia Solutions AB
Spinnvägen 13G
Umeå 90361
Sweden
RE: The tariff classification of muzzle brakes from Sweden
Dear Mr. Lindgren:
In your letter dated July 11, 2025, you requested a tariff classification ruling regarding muzzle brakes from
Sweden. Product information was submitted with your request.
The items under consideration are described as precision-engineered stainless steel muzzle brakes for use on
civilian bolt-action and semi-automatic sporting rifles. During use, the muzzle brakes attach to threaded rifle
muzzles and redirect gas flow to reduce recoil, limit muzzle rise, maintain shooter visibility, and improve
shot timing. Three sizes of “Gen 1 Series” muzzle brakes will be imported: the “Mini,” which is a
lighter-weight model, the “Midi,” which is a balanced model, and the “Maxi,” which is preferred by
competitors due to enhanced balance and impulse control. You clarify that the muzzle brakes are not for
military, law enforcement, or automatic weapon use.
As described, the muzzle brakes are manufactured using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) to produce precise
internal gas pathways not possible with conventional machining. The muzzle brakes average approximately
75 millimeters in length and 80-130 grams in weight depending on the model and finish. Furthermore, they
are available in several thread sizes. At importation, each muzzle brake includes alignment tools and bubble
levels to ensure correct orientation during installation and use.
The applicable subheading for the muzzle brakes will be 9305.20.8060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (HTSUS), which provides for Parts and accessories of articles of headings 9301 to 9304: Of
shotguns or rifles of heading 9303: Other: Other: Of rifles. The general rate of duty will be Free.
Effective April 5, 2025, Executive Orders implemented “Reciprocal Tariffs.” All imported merchandise must
be reported with either the Chapter 99 provision under which the reciprocal tariff applies or one of the
Chapter 99 provisions covering exceptions to the reciprocal tariffs. At this time products from all countries
will be subject to an additional 10 percent ad valorem rate of duty. At the time of entry, you must report the
Chapter 99 heading applicable to your product classification, i.e. 9903.01.25, in addition to subheading
9305.20.8060, HTSUS, listed above.
The tariffs and additional duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. Duty rates are provided
for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying
duty rates are provided at https://hts.usitc.gov/.
The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as
identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations
(C.F.R.), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the
information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and
complete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not
conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 C.F.R. 177.2.
Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic
verification by CBP.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border Protection
Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents
filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, please contact
National Import Specialist Paul Taylor at [email protected].
Sincerely,
(for)
James Forkan
Acting Director
National Commodity Specialist Division