Umarex Gauntlet PCP Air Rifle from China
The Umarex Gauntlet features a 4500 PSI air reservoir for high-power .25 caliber pellet propulsion in a regulated PCP rifle design. It falls under HTS 9304.00.20.00 as an air rifle ejecting missiles by compressed gas.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.4%
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
• Require supplier affidavits confirming no firearm components or powder ignition capability
• Budget for potential CBP exams; air rifles often scrutinized for firearm misdeclaration
• Register with ATF if over certain energy thresholds in destination market