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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of sporting firearms & explosive-charge devices, not elsewhere specified (SITC 89131) totaled $52.2M in April 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Importers of Sporting Firearms & Explosive-Charge Devices, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $6.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $50.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sporting Firearms & Explosive-Charge Devices, Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $52.2M in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $46.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSporting rifles, signal-flare launchers, blank-cartridge devices, and other firearms not captured by more specific SITC headings are grouped under 89131. ATF Form 6 import permits are mandatory for all firearms entering the US, and each firearm must bear a serial number and importer marking in compliance with ATF regulations. Sporting-use eligibility is a critical classification gateway: ATF's sporting-purpose determination governs whether a particular firearm model may be imported at all, making pre-shipment classification review essential for rifles and combination devices that could be deemed non-sporting.
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Under the Gun Control Act, ATF evaluates whether a firearm is particularly suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting purposes before approving its importation. Rifles and combination firearms that fail this test—typically because of military-style features—cannot be imported for commercial sale. Importers should request an ATF sporting-purpose determination letter before placing orders for novel or modified firearm models.
It depends on the device's design and caliber. Some flare launchers are classified as destructive devices or firearms under the National Firearms Act, requiring ATF Form 6 import permits and potentially National Firearms Act registration. Others designed solely for pyrotechnic signals may fall outside the firearms definition. A pre-import ATF classification ruling is strongly advisable.
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