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Tariffs On Imported Ammunition Are Coming - Beat the Price Increase @ SGAmmo
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First, I want to say everything written here should be considered my opinion, based on what I have seen so far regarding tariffs on imported ammunition and conditional to the tariffs staying in place. Late in the afternoon yesterday, the US government's new wide sweeping tariffs on imports were announced. In my opinion, they were worse than expected regarding what effect this will have on price and supply for ammo in the USA. In short, it is going to drive up prices for the consumer in a dramatic way and totally cut off supply in certain brands over time. Starting Friday April 4th, I will be forced to begin adjusting my retail prices where I adjust upwards to offset higher replacement costs on goods purchased later to likely replace what sells now. SGAmmo's price increases forced by the tariffs will take at least a week up to a month to fully implement, and may be incremental, meaning that on the current inventory we have in stock, we do not adjust all the way up at once. For example, if the tariff is 20% for a $40 increase on 9mm from S&B, we may only go up $20, then do the other $20 later. Alternatively, we may make full adjustment at once, or possibly no immediate adjustment. As for Today, April 3rd, 2025, we make a “last call at this price” at recent catalog pricing, and starting Friday the 4th prices will begin to change. Buy it today, or don’t blame me later if it has gone up.
In greater detail feel free to read the following approximate examples…
Example 1 - PMC from South Korea was hit with a 25% tariff and is a major supplier of the most popular options for 5.56/223 ammo, as well as 9mm and many other calibers. This tariff increases the cost to 1000 rounds of 5.56 by about $100, and 1000 rounds 9mm about $50. At that point they simply cannot compete in the market against US manufacturing and most likely would slowly exit the market over the next year with the most popular products drying up first. Also, PMC's mother company, Poongsan Corporation, supplies US ammo manufacturers with a huge portion of copper strip used to make ammunition, which will drive up cost of US manufactures.
Example 2 - Prvi Partizan in Serbia was hit with a 37% tariff, and is a key supplier of metric rifle calibers, economical handgun ammo, and 5.56 FMJ ammo. This 37% tariff, if it holds, will totally force them out of business and you will see this manufacturer totally exit the US market over the next 6 months.
Example 3 - Igman in Bosnia, a key supplier of 7.62x39 and 7.62x51 ammo was hit with a 36% tariff, which increases the cost of 1000 rounds of 7.62x39 by about $180. No one will import it at all if this cost is added.
Example 4 - , Sellier & Bellot in the EU (Czech Republic) was hit with a 20% tariff. This drives the cost of their 9mm up $40 per 1000 and affects other products in a similar way, and at that point they cannot compete in the market on many popular products.
Example 5 - Magtech in Brazil was hit with the smallest tariff at 10%, but still substantial to drive 9mm prices up $20 or so per 1000 rounds.
In my opinion, unless the tariffs are reversed or reduced to much lower levels, the most likely course for where we are at is that many of the import ammo brands are driven out of business in 6 months to a year or are forced to charge unrealistic prices that very few consumers will pay, shrinking their volume to an unsubstantial point. At the same time, US manufacturing most likely slowly raises prices 3% to 8% once each quarter of remaining 2025 and early 2026, pushing prices up to match import competitors on the most popular calibers like 9mm, 45 auto and 5.56 / 223 and more, where profit margins have been suffering due to price cuts over the past 2 years while also dealing with continuous upward movements in manufacturing costs. What you do is your business, but this will have an undeniable effect of forced price increases at our store and all other ammunition websites and retailers of all types, and it is my opinion that buying today will save you in the long run.
Thank you, Sam Gabbert, SGAmmo Owner
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1000 Round Case - 5.56 PMC X-TAC M855 62 Grain Green Tip FMJ LAP Ammo - 556K$459.50 Each - Free Shipping2+ @ $454.95 EachThis item is expected to see a price increase of $100 per case due to the new 25% tariff |
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1000 Round Case - 5.56 PMC X-TAC XP193 55 Grain FMJ BT M193 Ammo - 556X$449.95 Each - Free Shipping2+ @ $444.95 EachThis item is expected to see a price increase of $100 per case due to the new 25% tariff |
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500 Round Can - 5.56 PMC X-TAC XP193 55 Grain FMJ M193 Ammunition - 556X - Packed in M19A1 Canister$244.75 Each - Free Shipping2+ @ $234.75 EachThis item is expected to see a price increase of $50 per case due to the new 25% tariff |
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840 Round Canister - 5.56mm 55 Grain FMJ-BT M193 Ammo by PMC on AR15 Stripper Clips and Bandoleers in Ammo Can - 556XMB$411.60 Each - Free Shipping2+ @ $399.00 EachThis item is expected to see a price increase of $90 per case due to the new 25% tariff |
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1000 Round Case - 223 Rem PMC 55 Grain FMJ-BT Brass Case Ammo - 223A$429.50 Each - Free Shipping2+ @ $424.95 EachThis item is expected to see a price increase of $95 per case due to the new 25% tariff |
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1000 Round Case - 5.56mm 55 Grain FMJ BT Prvi Partizan M193 RangeMaster Line Ammo - PPRM5561$459.50 Each - Free Shipping2+ @ $449.50 EachThis item eventually sells out and is never available again if the 37% tariff holds. Between then and now I adjust to market based on what I can likely buy back the inventory in a different brand |
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1000 Round Canister - 5.56 mm M193 55 Grain FMJ Prvi Partizan Ammunition - PPRM5561M$469.50 Each - Free Shipping2+ @ $459.50 EachThis item eventually sells out and is never available again if the 37% tariff holds. Between then and now I adjust to market based on what I can likely buy back the inventory in a different brand |
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1200 Round Crate - 5.56x45mm 55 Grain FMJ M193 Ball CBC Magtech Tactical Ammo In Wood Crate With 2 Canisters$643.50 Each - Free ShippingThis item is expected to see a price increase of $60 per case due to the new 10% tariff |
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900 Round Can - 5.56mm 62 Grain FMJ SS109 ADI Mfg F1 Ball Ammo Loose Pack in M2A1 Canister - SP21114$449.95 Each - Free ShippingThis item is expected to see a price increase of $40 per case due to the new 10% tariff |
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800 Round Canister - Linked 5.56 FMJ 62 Grain SS109 CBC Magtech Ammo on M27 Links$499.50 Each - Free Shipping2+ @ $489.50 EachThis item is expected to see a price increase of $50 per case due to the new 10% tariff |
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1000 Round Case - Steel Case 9mm Luger 115 Grain FMJ Magtech Ammo - 9AS$204.80 Each - Free Shipping2+ @ $199.80 EachThis item is expected to see a price increase of $15 to $20 per case due to the new 10% tariff |
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1000 Round Case - Steel Case 9mm Luger 124 Grain FMJ Magtech Ammo - 9BS$204.80 Each - Free Shipping2+ @ $199.80 EachThis item is expected to see a price increase of $15 to $20 per case due to the new 10% tariff |
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1000 Round Case - 9mm Luger 115 Grain FMJ Ammo by Magtech - 9A$239.80 Each - Free Shipping2+ @ $229.95 EachThis item is expected to see a price increase of $20 per case due to the new 10% tariff |
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1000 Round Case - 9mm Luger 124 Grain FMJ Ammo by Magtech - 9B$239.80 Each - Free Shipping2+ @ $229.95 EachThis item is expected to see a price increase of $20 per case due to the new 10% tariff |
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1000 Round Case - 9mm Luger Subsonic 147 Grain FMJ Ammo by Magtech - 9G$259.80 Each - Free Shipping2+ @ $249.80 EachThis item is expected to see a price increase of $25 per case due to the new 10% tariff |
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1000 Round Case - 9mm Luger 150 Grain FMJ Subsonic Ammo Made By Sellier Bellot - SB9SUBB$269.80 Each - Free Shipping2+ @ $259.80 EachThis item is expected to see a price increase of $50 per case due to the new 20% tariff |
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1000 Round Case - 45 Auto 230 Grain FMJ Sellier Bellot Brass Case Ammo - SB45A$379.80 Each - Free ShippingThis item is expected to see a price increase of $70 per case due to the new 20% tariff |
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1000 Round Case - PMC 45 Auto 230 Grain FMJ Ammo - 45A$399.00 Each - Free ShippingThis item is expected to see a price increase of $90 per case due to the new 25% tariff |
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720 Round Case - 7.62x39 123 Grain FMJ Brass Case Boxer Primed Non-Magnetic M67 Mil-Spec Ammo Made by Igman$395.28 Each - Free Shipping2+ @ $388.08 Each10+ @ $359.50 EachThis item is expected to see a price increase of $105 per case due to the new 36% tariff |
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1120 Round Crate 7.62x39 M67 Non-magnetic Copper FMJ Brass Case Corrosive Yugo Surplus Ammo on SKS Stripper Clips$588.00 Each - Free ShippingWell, with huge tariffs going around, no one is going to want to commit to buying large quantities of military at recent prices offered, that would be like stepping in a bear trap on purpose. |
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500 Round Can - 7.62x39 123 Grain Pointed Soft Point Prvi Partizan Brass Case Ammo - PP76239P - Packed in M2A1 Canister$349.75 Each - Free ShippingThis item eventually sells out and is never available again if the 37% tariff holds. Between then and now I adjust to market based on what I can likely buy back the inventory in a different brand |
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1000 Round Case - 10mm Auto 180 Grain FMJ Ammo By Sellier Bellot - SB10A$379.80 Each - Free ShippingThis item is expected to see a price increase of $70 per case due to the new 20% tariff |
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1000 Round Case - 10mm Auto 180 Grain JHP Hollow Point Sellier Bellot Ammo - SB10B$399.80 Each - Free ShippingThis item is expected to see a price increase of $70 per case due to the new 20% tariff |
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1000 Round Case - 10mm Auto 180 Grain JHP Hollow Point Ammo by Magtech - 10B$399.00 Each - Free ShippingThis item is expected to see a price increase of $35 per case due to the new 10% tariff |
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1000 Round Case - 380 Auto / ACP Sellier Bellot 92 Grain FMJ Ammo - SB380A$299.80 Each - Free Shipping2+ @ $289.80 EachThis item is expected to see a price increase of $50 per case due to the new 20% tariff |
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1000 Round Case - 380 Auto 95 Grain FMJ Ammo by Magtech - 380A$299.80 Each - Free Shipping2+ @ $289.80 EachThis item is expected to see a price increase of $25 per case due to the new 10% tariff |
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1000 Rounds - 38 Special FMJ 130 Grain Prvi Partizan Ammo PPH38SF$379.00 Each - Free ShippingThis item eventually sells out and is never available again if the 37% tariff holds. Between then and now I adjust to market based on what I can likely buy back the inventory in a different brand |
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500 Round Case - 357 Magnum 158 Grain JHP Prvi Partizan Defense Line Ammo - PPD357M$259.50 Each - Free ShippingThis item eventually sells out and is never available again if the 37% tariff holds. Between then and now I adjust to market based on what I can likely buy back the inventory in a different brand |
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600 Round Case - 44 Magnum Sellier Bellot 240 Grain JSP Soft Point Ammo - SB44A$395.40 Each - Free ShippingThis item is expected to see a price increase of $70 per case due to the new 20% tariff |
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500 Round Case - 30 Cal Carbine FMJ RN 110 Grain Prvi Partizan Ammo - PP30F$279.50 Each - Free Shipping2+ @ $264.90 EachThis item eventually sells out and is never available again if the 37% tariff holds. Between then and now I adjust to market based on what I can likely buy back the inventory in a different brand |
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500 Round Case - 30 Cal Carbine 110 Grain Jacketed Soft Point Prvi Partizan Ammo - PP30S$279.50 Each - Free ShippingThis item eventually sells out and is never available again if the 37% tariff holds. Between then and now I adjust to market based on what I can likely buy back the inventory in a different brand |
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500 Round Canister - 30-06 Springfield FMJ 150 Grain Prvi Partizan M1 Garand Ammo - PP3006GMC$498.75 Each - Free ShippingThis item eventually sells out and is never available again if the 37% tariff holds. Between then and now I adjust to market based on what I can likely buy back the inventory in a different brand |
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1000 Round Case - 300 AAC Blackout Subsonic 200 Grain FMJ Magtech Ammo - 300BLKSUBA$649.80 Each - Free ShippingThis item is expected to see a price increase of $60 per case due to the new 10% tariff |
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1000 Round Case - 300 Blackout 123 Grain FMJ Magtech Ammo - 300BLKB$599.00 Each - Free ShippingThis item is expected to see a price increase of $55 per case due to the new 10% tariff |
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500 Round Case - .308 Win 147 Grain FMJ Saltech Swiss Precision Range Ammo$379.75 Each - Free Shipping2+ @ $369.75 EachThis item eventually sells out and is never available again if the 31% tariff holds. Between then and now I adjust to market based on what I can likely buy back the inventory in a different brand |
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560 Round Canister - 7.62x51mm 150 Grain FMJ Swiss Military Ball Ammo Made in Switzerland by Saltech$425.60 Each - Free ShippingThis item eventually sells out and is never available again if the 31% tariff holds. Between then and now I adjust to market based on what I can likely buy back the inventory in a different brand |
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1000 Round Case - 7.62x51mm 147 Grain M80 Ball Brass Case Non-Magnetic Ammo Made by Igman$749.50 Each - Free ShippingThis item eventually sells out and is never available again if the 36% tariff holds. Between then and now I adjust to market based on what I can likely buy back the inventory in a different brand |
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120 Round Can - 50 BMG 655 Grain FMJ M33 Ball Ammo Magtech Tactical by CBC - Packed In M2A1 Canister$418.80 Each - Free ShippingThis ammo was a special purchase deal, cheaper than normal, so if I bought back the same ammo, and paid market price + the tariff it would be so much more expense. |
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760 Round Crate - 8mm Mauser 154 Grain FMJ Steel Case Ammo Made in Romania$499.50 Each - Free ShippingNo one is going to want to import surplus from Europe with 20% or more tariffs in play |
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800 Round Crate - 7.62x54R Czech 148 Grain FMJ Steel Case Light Ball Steel Core Surplus Ammo$519.00 Each - Free ShippingNo one is going to want to import surplus from Europe with 20% or more tariffs in play |
