U.S. exports of Signal Flare Projectors, Blank-Firing Pistols & Line-Throwing Guns (HS 930390) totaled $2.2M in August 2026.
Importers of Signal Flare Projectors, Blank-Firing Pistols & Line-Throwing Guns paid $21K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.54% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCaptive-bolt humane killers, line-throwing guns, flare projectors, and blank-firing pistols occupy a specialized niche that sits at the intersection of firearms regulation and industrial safety equipment. The United Kingdom and Czech Republic are leading suppliers, with Turkey and Germany also significant sources. Although these devices are not conventional firearms in the sporting sense, ATF still regulates their importation under the Gun Control Act when they meet the statutory definition of a firearm, and an ATF Form 6 permit may be required depending on the specific device. The two 10-digit lines — blank-cartridge pistols and revolvers (9303904000) and a residual NESOI line (9303908000) — reflect the heading's functional diversity.
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16 import shipments a month
It depends on the device's design. Blank-firing pistols that can be readily converted to fire live ammunition are treated as firearms by ATF and require an import permit. Devices that are structurally incapable of firing live rounds may be exempt, but importers should seek an ATF classification determination before shipment to avoid seizure at the port.
Captive-bolt devices are classified here rather than under heading 9302 (pistols and revolvers) because their bolt does not project a free projectile — it is retained within the barrel. This functional distinction is critical: if a device is found to project a free missile, it may be reclassified under a different heading with different duty and regulatory treatment.
Subheading 3 of 4 in heading 9303
Subheading 930390 · $2.2M of $18.6M
ImportsExports
Imports
$220KYoY · free account
Exports
$2.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.3M of Signal Flare Projectors, Blank-Firing Pistols & Line-Throwing Guns and exported $13.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9303908000 | Firearms & Similar Devices, NESOI | $170K | 8.15% | 79.78% | $14K |
| 9303904000 | Pistols & Revolvers Fire Blank Cartridge or Ammunt | $50K | 14.32% | 100.00% | $7K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9303908000 | Firearms & Similar Devices, NESOI | $2.1M |
| 9303904000 | Pistols & Revolvers Fire Blank Cartridge or Ammunt | $35K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Exports · August 2026
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Australia and Denmark together take 91% of it.
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rate provision · imports
15.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.54% of imports for consumption.