CLA-2-93:OT:RR:NC:N1:164
Emily Serfas
Barrett Firearms Mfg., Inc.
5926 Miller Lane
Christiana, TN 37037
RE: The tariff classification of brass cartridge cases from multiple countries
Dear Ms. Serfas:
In your letter dated August 11, 2025, you requested a tariff classification ruling regarding brass cartridge
cases from multiple countries. Product information was submitted with your request.
The items under consideration are described as unfinished brass cartridge cases with integrated primer
percussion caps fixed at the base. After importation, the cartridge cases will be filled with propellant powder
and capped with a lead and antimony projectile for use as ammunition. You state that the cartridge cases are
approximately 83 millimeters (mm) in height and approximately 17 mm in diameter. In addition, you
describe that the cartridge cases are manufactured in accordance with both international military
specifications and custom design. In your request, you specify that .50 caliber cases will be imported from
Australia, and .416 caliber cases will be imported from Switzerland. You propose classification of the
unfinished brass cartridge cases in subheading 9306.30.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States (HTSUS). We agree.
The applicable subheading for the brass cartridge cases will be 9306.30.8000, HTSUS, which provides for
Bombs, grenades torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and
other ammunition and projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridgewads: Other cartridges and
parts thereof: Other. 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 of Australia will be
subject to an additional ad valorem rate of duty of 10 percent. Products of Switzerland will be subject to an
additional ad valorem rate of duty of 39 percent. At the time of entry, you must report the Chapter 99 heading
applicable to your product classification, i.e. 9903.01.25 for Australia and 9903.02.58 for Switzerland, in
addition to subheading 9306.30.8000, 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