Section XIX · Arms & Ammunition · Chapter 93
Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof
About chapter 93
Chapter 93 covers arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof: firearms, ammunition and military weapons. This chapter is subject to strict export and import licensing in virtually every jurisdiction, independent of the HS code itself.
Classification tip: Even parts and accessories (not just complete firearms) usually require the same import/export licensing as finished weapons, so don't assume a 'parts only' shipment is exempt from arms-control paperwork.
18 six-digit codes
Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols and arms of heading no. 9307
3 codes9301.10Military weapons; artillery weapons (e.g. guns, howitzers, and mortars)9301.20Military weapons; rocket launchers, flame-throwers, grenade launchers, torpedo tubes and similar projectors9301.90Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols, and arms of heading 9307, n.e.c. in heading 9301
Revolvers and pistols; other than those of heading no. 9303 or 9304
1 code9302.00Revolvers and pistols; other than those of heading no. 9303 or 9304
Firearms; other similar devices (e.g. sporting shotguns and rifles, muzzle-loading firearms, very pistols, devices for firing flares or blank ammunition, captive bolt humane killers, line throwing guns)
4 codes9303.10Firearms; muzzle-loading9303.20Firearms; sporting, hunting or target-shooting shotguns, including combination shotgun-rifles9303.30Firearms; sporting, hunting or target-shooting rifles n.e.c. in heading no. 93039303.90Firearms; n.e.c. in heading no. 9303
Firearms; (e.g. spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons), excluding those of heading no. 9307
1 code9304.00Firearms; (e.g. spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons), excluding those of heading no. 9307
Firearms; parts and accessories of articles of heading no. 9301 to 9304
4 codes9305.10Firearms; parts and accessories, of revolvers or pistols9305.20Firearms; parts and accessories, of shotguns or rifles of heading 93039305.91Firearms; parts and accessories, of military weapons of heading 93019305.99Firearms; parts and accessories, of firearms other than the military weapons of heading 9301
Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition, projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridge wads
4 codes9306.21Ammunition; shotgun cartridges9306.29Ammunition; parts of shotgun cartridges9306.30Ammunition; cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 93069306.90Ammunition; n.e.c. in chapter 93
Arms; swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances and the like, parts thereof and scabbards and sheaths therefor
1 code9307.00Arms; swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances and the like, parts thereof and scabbards and sheaths therefor
Codes and descriptions follow the WCO six-digit Harmonized System nomenclature. National tariff schedules extend these to 8–13 digits and set the actual duty rate, so confirm the full code for your destination country with your customs broker before filing. To copy a code, hover a row and use the copy button; every code has 9301-style dot notation ready for your commercial invoice.
Chapter 93 FAQ
What does HS code chapter 93 cover?
Chapter 93 of the Harmonized System covers: arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof. It belongs to section XIX (Arms & Ammunition) and contains 7 four-digit headings, 9301–9307.
How many HS codes are in chapter 93?
Chapter 93 contains 7 four-digit headings and 18 six-digit subheadings. Countries subdivide these further (8–13 digits) in their national tariff schedules, so the full national count is larger.
Is HS code 9301 the same in every country?
Yes. The six-digit level of every code in this chapter is harmonised by the World Customs Organization and identical in all member countries. Digits beyond the sixth (for example the US 10-digit HTS or the EU 8-digit CN) are national and set the actual duty rate.
How do I choose the right code within chapter 93?
Work from the four-digit heading down: pick the heading that best matches your product, then the six-digit subheading that matches its material, form or processing. If two codes seem to fit, customs rules (the General Rules of Interpretation) decide, and when in doubt, confirm with your customs broker before filing.