Other arms (for example, spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons), excluding those of heading 9307
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Heading 9304 covers other arms such as spring, air, and gas guns and pistols, plus truncheons, excluding arms of heading 9307. The heading is split between rifles that eject missiles by compressed air or gas or by spring or rubber tension, other guns that eject missiles the same way, and other arms.
Products in this heading
- Air rifles and pellet rifles
- BB rifles and airsoft rifles
- Air pistols and pellet pistols
- Gas blowback airsoft pistols
- Spring-powered airsoft pistols
- Police batons and truncheons
- Gas-powered dart guns
How to choose the right subheading
- Identify how the projectile is propelled: compressed air or gas, spring, or rubber tension points to heading 9304, while an explosive charge points to another chapter 93 heading.
- Decide whether the item is a rifle or another form of gun that ejects a missile, since rifles and other ejecting guns are split within heading 9304.
- Check whether the article ejects a missile at all; truncheons and similar arms that do not eject a projectile fall in the residual line.
- Confirm the item is a complete arm, not a part or accessory; parts and accessories go to heading 9305.
Often confused with
- Heading 9303Shotguns and rifles that fire a cartridge
They operate by firing an explosive charge, not compressed air, gas, spring, or rubber tension.
- Heading 9302Revolvers and conventional pistols
Handguns that fire explosive-charge ammunition are excluded from heading 9304.
- Heading 9301Military weapons such as machine guns and military rifles
Military arms are covered by heading 9301, not the general arms of heading 9304.
- Heading 9307Swords, bayonets, and cutlasses
Edged arms and scabbards are classified in heading 9307.
- Heading 9306Air gun pellets, BBs, and cartridges
Ammunition and projectiles are separate from the arms that fire them.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for an air rifle?
Air rifles that eject pellets by compressed air or gas, or by spring or rubber tension, are classified under 9304.00.20.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 3.9%.
What is the duty on an air pistol?
Air pistols and other non-rifle guns that eject missiles by compressed air, gas, spring, or rubber tension are classified under 9304.00.40.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify a truncheon?
Truncheons and other arms that do not eject a missile fall under 9304.00.60.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 5.7%.
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.