Mossberg 500 Pump Action Shotgun from China
The Mossberg 500 is a versatile pump-action shotgun popular for hunting waterfowl and home defense, with interchangeable barrels for different uses. Classified under HTS 9303.20.00.30 due to its pump-action mechanism for sporting and target shooting. It operates via manual fore-end cycling to eject and load shells.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Verify end-user certificates to confirm sporting use and avoid military classification
• Label shipments clearly as 'sporting shotguns' and include proof of civilian end-use
• Watch for common pitfalls like incorrect gauge reporting leading to duty reassessment