Mossberg 500 Hunting Shotgun from Japan
A pump-action 12-gauge shotgun designed for hunting waterfowl and upland game birds. It operates by firing an explosive shotgun shell, classifying it as a sporting shotgun under HTS 9303.90.80.00 as 'other' firearms.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain ATF import license and ensure compliance with U.S. firearms regulations including serialization
• Provide end-user certificates to verify sporting use; avoid military markings to prevent reclassification
• Declare barrel length and gauge accurately to match statistical reporting requirements