| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9301200000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9306900080 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9306900050 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8424891000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8424899000 | Doc | 56.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8479904100 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8805100000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8805290000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8807909060 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8807300060 | Doc | 80.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Target Launcher
A target launcher is a device designed to propel projectiles towards a designated target for practice, competition, or recreational purposes. These devices vary significantly in complexity, power source, and projectile type depending on the intended use.
Materials
Common materials used in target launcher construction include:
- Metals: Steel, aluminum alloys, and stainless steel are frequently used for structural components, rails, and mechanisms requiring durability.
- Polymers: High-strength plastics and composites are employed for lighter components, housings, and ergonomic grips.
- Elastics: Rubber or synthetic elastic bands provide the power source for many simpler launchers.
- Electronics: Some advanced launchers incorporate electronic components for automated loading, targeting, and scoring.
Purpose & Function
The primary purpose of a target launcher is to provide a controlled and repeatable method for launching projectiles. Functionality varies, but generally includes:
- Propulsion: Generating force to accelerate the projectile.
- Aiming: Providing a mechanism for directing the projectile towards the target.
- Loading: A system for introducing the projectile into the launch mechanism.
- Safety Features: Mechanisms to prevent accidental discharge and ensure user safety.
Usage Scenarios
Target launchers are used in a variety of settings:
- Sporting Activities: Archery practice (arrow launchers), clay pigeon shooting (clay target throwers), paintball/airsoft training.
- Dog Training: Launching bumpers or retrieving dummies for canine retrieval exercises.
- Recreational Use: Simple slingshots or catapults for casual target practice.
- Military/Law Enforcement Training: Simulating combat scenarios with specialized projectile launchers.
- Scientific Research: Launching probes or projectiles for impact testing or ballistics research.
Common Types
- Slingshots: Utilize elastic bands to propel small projectiles (stones, pellets). Simple, portable, and require manual aiming.
- Catapults: Employ a lever arm and tension mechanism to launch larger projectiles. Can range from small handheld devices to large siege engines.
- Arrow Launchers: Mechanically propel arrows for archery practice, often used to simulate varying distances and angles.
- Clay Target Throwers: Automated devices that launch clay pigeons into the air for shotgun shooting. Different types include single-target, double-target, and programmable machines.
- Paintball/Airsoft Launchers: Utilize compressed air or CO2 to propel paintballs or BBs. Can be semi-automatic, automatic, or manual.
- Dog Training Launchers: Typically use a spring or electric motor to launch bumpers or dummies for dog retrieval training. Often remote-controlled.
- Electronic Launchers: Advanced systems incorporating sensors, microcontrollers, and automated loading/targeting mechanisms. Often used for research or professional training.
Based on the provided information, “target launcher” can be classified under the following HS codes:
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9301200000: This HS code covers Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols and the arms of heading 9307: Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectors. This is applicable if the target launcher functions as a weaponized projection system. The tax rate details are: Basic tariff: 0.0%, Additional tariff: 7.5%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%, Total tariff: 37.5%.
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8424891000: This HS code covers Mechanical appliances (whether or not hand operated) for projecting, dispersing or spraying, of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of printed circuits or printed circuit assemblies. If the target launcher is specifically designed for manufacturing printed circuits, this code applies. The tax rate details are: Basic tariff: 0.0%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%, Total tariff: 55.0%.
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8424899000: This HS code covers Mechanical appliances (whether or not hand operated) for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders; fire extinguishers, whether or not charged; spray guns and similar appliances; steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines; parts thereof: Other appliances: Other. This is applicable if the target launcher is a general-purpose projection appliance not specifically for weapon manufacturing. The tax rate details are: Basic tariff: 1.8%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%, Total tariff: 56.8%.
Please note that the correct HS code depends on the specific function and application of the “target launcher”. If the launcher is used for military purposes, 9301200000 is the most appropriate. If it is used in the manufacturing of printed circuits, 8424891000 applies. Otherwise, 8424899000 is the most likely classification.