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HS Heading 9303 : Other firearms and similar devices which operate by the firing of an explosive charge (for example, sporting shot- guns and rifles, muzzle-loading firearms, Very pistols and other devices designed to project only signal flares, pistols and revolvers for firing blank ammunition, captive-bolt humane killers, line-throwing guns)

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 9303 encompasses other firearms and similar devices which operate by the firing of an explosive charge (for example, sporting shot- guns and rifles, muzzle-loading firearms, very pistols and other devices designed to project only signal flares, pistols and revolvers for firing blank ammunition, captive-bolt humane killers, line-throwing guns). It classifies 4 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 93 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter

Ch 93

Heading

9303

Subheadings

4 HS6

Status

Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 9303

HS Code	WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description	Chapter	Operational Package
9303.10	Muzzle-loading firearms	93	View 9303.10 Package →
9303.20	Other sporting, hunting or target-shooting shotguns, including combination shotgun-rifles	93	View 9303.20 Package →
9303.30	Other sporting, hunting or target-shooting rifles	93	View 9303.30 Package →
9303.90	Other	93	View 9303.90 Package →

DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 9303

Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Heading 9303 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 9303 precedent rulings.

WCO Nomenclature ↗

World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.

U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗

U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.

Heading 9303 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 9303?

HS Heading 9303 covers Other firearms and similar devices which operate by the firing of an explosive charge (for example, sporting shot- guns and rifles, muzzle-loading firearms, Very pistols and other devices designed to project only signal flares, pistols and revolvers for firing blank ammunition, captive-bolt humane killers, line-throwing guns), grouping 4 6-digit WCO subheadings.

How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 9303?

Subheadings under Heading 9303 range from 9303.11 to 9303.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.

What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 9303?

US MFN general duty rates for Heading 9303 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.

Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 9303?

Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).

What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 9303?

Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.

How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 9303?

Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.

Can goods under Heading 9303 enter duty-free under USMCA?

Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.

What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 9303?

Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.

What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 9303?

Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.

How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 9303?

Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.