Browning A5 Semi-Automatic Shotgun from China

The Browning A5 is a classic autoloading shotgun featuring an inertia-driven system, chambered in 12 gauge for 2.75-inch and 3-inch shells. It is designed for sporting, hunting, and target shooting, falling under HTS 9303.20.00.20 as an autoloading shotgun. This classification applies to its self-loading mechanism operated by the firing of an explosive charge.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Obtain ATF import license and ensure compliance with U.S. firearms regulations including serialization and marking requirements

Declare barrel length and gauge precisely; autoloading shotguns over 18-inch barrels are sporting firearms but verify end-use certification

Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying with mounted optics—report telescopic sights separately per statistical notes if applicable