HS HEADING 9301

Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols and arms of heading no. 9307

HEADING

9301

CHAPTER

93 — Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof

In plain English

This category includes military weapons, excluding revolvers, pistols, and other arms listed elsewhere. It is divided into artillery pieces like guns and mortars, as well as specialized projectors such as rocket launchers and flame-throwers. Any other military weapons not covered by these specific types fall into the remaining category.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (3)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

9301.10

Military weapons; artillery weapons (e.g. guns, howitzers, and mortars)

9301.20

Military weapons; rocket launchers, flame-throwers, grenade launchers, torpedo tubes and similar projectors

9301.90

Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols, and arms of heading 9307, n.e.c. in heading 9301

Chapter 93 classification notes

Every destination requires import permits from its arms / firearms authority. Sporting / hunting imports by travelers are a narrow subset with permit lead times of 30-90 days. Ammunition is regulated more strictly than firearms in most jurisdictions.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Airguns: Chapter 93 (9304) in most customs schedules, even though some national laws exempt low-power air rifles from firearms licensing. Replicas / airsoft / paintball: vary by country; some (UK) classify under 9304, others (US) under 9503 (toys).

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 93

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