Heading 9302

Revolvers and pistols, other than those of heading 9303 or 9304

3 declarable lines

Heading 9302 covers revolvers and pistols other than those of heading 9303 or 9304. It is split into revolvers, semiautomatic pistols, and other, all at the same general (MFN) rate: 14¢ each + 3%.

Products in this heading

Double-action revolvers
Single-action revolvers
Semiautomatic centerfire pistols
Semiautomatic rimfire pistols
Striker-fired semiautomatic pistols
Hammer-fired semiautomatic pistols
Single-shot pistols

How to choose the right subheading

Check whether the firearm has a revolving cylinder; if yes, use 9302.00.00.20.
Check whether the pistol self-loads one cartridge per trigger pull; if yes, use 9302.00.00.40.
Confirm the firearm is not a shotgun, rifle, muzzle-loader, blank-firing device, or other article of heading 9303.
Confirm the firearm is not an air, gas, or spring gun or pistol of heading 9304.
If the article is a pistol or revolver not described by the revolver or semiautomatic pistol lines, use 9302.00.00.90.

Often confused with

Sporting shotguns and rifles
Firearms that operate by an explosive charge and are not revolvers or pistols are classified in heading 9303.
Heading 9303
Muzzle-loading firearms
Muzzle-loading firearms are named in heading 9303.
Heading 9303
Blank-firing pistols and revolvers
Pistols and revolvers for firing blank ammunition are covered by heading 9303.
Heading 9303
Air and gas pistols
These operate by compressed air or gas rather than by an explosive charge.
Heading 9304
Separate parts and accessories for pistols and revolvers
Parts and accessories of heading 9302 articles are classified in heading 9305 when presented separately.
Heading 9305

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a revolver?

Revolvers are classified in 9302.00.00.20 and the general (MFN) rate is 14¢ each + 3%.

What is the duty on a semiautomatic pistol?

Semiautomatic pistols are classified in 9302.00.00.40 and the general (MFN) rate is 14¢ each + 3%.

How do I classify a pistol that is not a revolver or semiautomatic pistol?

Use 9302.00.00.90 for the other line in heading 9302, with a general (MFN) rate of 14¢ each + 3%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.