Remington 870 Pump Action Shotgun from Japan
The Remington 870 is a classic pump-action shotgun designed for sporting, hunting, and target shooting, featuring a manually operated slide action to chamber shells. It falls under HTS 9303.20.00.30 as a pump-action shotgun in the category of other sporting shotguns. This classification applies to its operation by firing an explosive charge and exclusion from automatic firearms.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain an import permit from ATF and ensure compliance with ITAR regulations for firearms
• Provide detailed barrel length and gauge specifications in entry documentation to avoid misclassification
• Separate valuation required if imported with telescopic sights per statistical notes