HTS 9305.10.40.00 · Chapter 93
Of revolvers or pistols designed to fire only blank cartridges or blank ammunition
General (MFN) duty, special preferential rates, and where HTS 9305.10.40.00 sits in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- 4.2%
- General (MFN) rate
- Free (A,AU,B…
- Special / FTA rate
- 105%
- Column 2 (non-MFN)
- Ch 93
- Arms and ammunition; p…
The verdict
At 4.2%, HTS 9305.10.40.00's general duty rate is above the median US tariff rate, higher than 67% of the 13,544 ad-valorem (percentage-based) tariff lines in the schedule.
- 4.2%
- General (MFN) rate
- 67th pctl
- among ad-valorem lines
- Ch 93
- Arms and ammunition; p…
About HTS 9305.10.40.00
HTS code 9305.10.40.00 classifies imports of: Of revolvers or pistols designed to fire only blank cartridges or blank ammunition. This line sits within Chapter 93 (Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof), Section XIX (Arms and Ammunition), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. Duty is calculated against units of quantity: kg. A footnote applies to this classification: See 9903.88.15.
The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 9305.10.40.00 is 4.2%, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)" may reduce or eliminate duty when goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or one of the bilateral FTAs. The Column 2 rate of 105% applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea, a much higher historical "full" tariff.
Footnotes: See 9903.88.15. Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract, this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.
Duty Rate Summary, HTS 9305.10.40.00
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 4.2% | Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners, the default rate for most US imports. |
| Special | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | Preferential rates under FTAs (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, GSP, etc.) when origin qualifies. |
| Column 2 | 105% | Statutory non-MFN rate for goods from countries without normal trade relations (Cuba, North Korea). |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. See methodology for refresh cadence.
Details
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- Section
- XIX: Arms and Ammunition
- Classification
- Tariff Line
- Footnotes
- See 9903.88.15.
Related Items in Chapter 93
Artillery weapons (for example, guns, howitzers and mortars)
Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectors
Rifles
Shotguns
Other
Revolvers and pistols, other than those of heading 9303 or 9304
Muzzle-loading firearms
Other sporting, hunting or target-shooting shotguns, including combination shotgun-rifles
Valued over $25 but not over $50 each
Other
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Understanding This Tariff
HTS 9305.10.40.00 classifies under Chapter 93 (Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof), Section XIX (Arms and Ammunition). The general duty rate of 4.2% applies to imports from most-favored-nation (MFN) countries, which includes the majority of US trading partners. Preferential rates under free trade agreements (such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or bilateral FTAs) may reduce or eliminate duty for qualifying imports from partner countries.
Importers should verify the correct HTS classification with a licensed customs broker or US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before importing. Misclassification can result in penalties, delays, and additional duties.
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Data Sources
Tariff data from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition.
Duty rates are subject to change. Importers should verify current rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before making import decisions. Additional duties, anti-dumping duties, or countervailing duties may apply.
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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.
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