HS HEADING 9302

Revolvers and pistols; other than those of heading no. 9303 or 9304

HEADING

9302

CHAPTER

93 — Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof

In plain English

This category includes revolvers and pistols, excluding those classified under other specific headings for firearms. The classification system groups these items together without further subdivision into distinct subcategories. Consequently, all such weapons fall under a single, undivided classification level.

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6-digit subheadings (1)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

9302.00

Revolvers and pistols; other than those of heading no. 9303 or 9304

Covered items classified under 9302

9302.00Firearms— country-by-country customs rules

Chapter 93 classification notes

Every destination requires import permits from its arms / firearms authority. Sporting / hunting imports by travelers are a narrow subset with permit lead times of 30-90 days. Ammunition is regulated more strictly than firearms in most jurisdictions.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Airguns: Chapter 93 (9304) in most customs schedules, even though some national laws exempt low-power air rifles from firearms licensing. Replicas / airsoft / paintball: vary by country; some (UK) classify under 9304, others (US) under 9503 (toys).

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 93

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