What types of firearms fall under HS-4 9304?

HS-4 9304 includes air guns, gas pistols, spring-operated firearms, and truncheons, as long as they are not military-grade.

How do I know if my firearm is classified under HS-4 9304?

If your firearm operates on air, gas, or springs and is not military-grade, it likely falls under HS-4 9304.

What should I do if my product is military-grade?

If your product is military-grade, you should classify it under heading **9307** instead of HS-4 9304.

Are there specific import regulations for firearms?

Yes, importing firearms requires compliance with national regulations, including permits and documentation.

Can I import airsoft guns without special permits?

Importing airsoft guns may still require permits depending on your country's regulations, so check local laws.

HS-4 · Heading

9304 — Firearms; (e.g. spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons), excluding those of heading no. 9307

Chapter 93: Arms and ammunition

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 9304 when importing firearms such as air guns, gas pistols, or truncheons. For example, if you're shipping a batch of airsoft guns for recreational use, this is the correct code to declare.

When deciding between HS-4 9304 and other headings, note that this code specifically excludes firearms classified under heading 9307, which covers military weapons. Ensure your products are not military-grade to avoid misclassification.

The distinction within HS-4 9304 is straightforward: it encompasses all types of firearms that operate on springs, air, or gas, while excluding any items that fall under military specifications. If your shipment includes a gas-powered pistol, it fits here, but not if it’s a military firearm.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

HS-4 9304 · firearms classification · air guns · gas pistols · truncheons · import firearms · firearm regulations · non-military firearms · spring guns · firearms shipping

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Airsoft guns for recreational use
Gas-powered pistols
Spring-operated rifles
Truncheons for personal defense
Air guns used for target shooting
Non-military gas-operated firearms

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is HS-4 9304 used for?
How to classify air guns for import?
Are truncheons included in HS-4 9304?
What firearms are excluded from HS-4 9304?
How to determine if a firearm is military-grade?
What documents are needed for importing firearms?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of firearms fall under HS-4 9304?: HS-4 9304 includes air guns, gas pistols, spring-operated firearms, and truncheons, as long as they are not military-grade.
How do I know if my firearm is classified under HS-4 9304?: If your firearm operates on air, gas, or springs and is not military-grade, it likely falls under HS-4 9304.
What should I do if my product is military-grade?: If your product is military-grade, you should classify it under heading **9307** instead of HS-4 9304.
Are there specific import regulations for firearms?: Yes, importing firearms requires compliance with national regulations, including permits and documentation.
Can I import airsoft guns without special permits?: Importing airsoft guns may still require permits depending on your country's regulations, so check local laws.