9303.90.40.00 - Pistols and revolvers designed to fire only blank cartridges or blank ammunition

This HTS category, 9303.90.40.00, specifically covers pistols and revolvers that are exclusively designed to discharge blank cartridges or blank ammunition. These firearms are engineered to produce the sound and visual effect of firing without projecting a projectile, distinguishing them from conventional firearms. Their primary use is often for ceremonial purposes, training exercises, or as theatrical props where the simulation of live firing is required.

Unlike its sibling category, 9303.90.80.00 ("Other"), which encompasses a broader range of unclassified firearms within the "Other" subgroup of 9303.90, this code is reserved for the specific types of blank-firing pistols and revolvers. The key differentiator is the explicit limitation to blank ammunition only, meaning these weapons are incapable of firing live ammunition due to their design modifications.

As a leaf node, this category has no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification under 9303.90.40.00 relies heavily on verifying the firearm's design and its intended ammunition type. Importers should ensure that the goods precisely match the description of pistols and revolvers designed solely for blank cartridges to avoid misclassification.