HS 9303 — 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)
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 93 Arms and ammunition
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 93
Chapter 93 Arms and ammunition
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 9303 covers
Military weapons, handguns, ammunition and parts thereof.
Classification notes
Weapon type and whether military or sporting determine the heading; heavily regulated.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 9303
What is HS 9303?
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) is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 93 (Arms and ammunition). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 9303?
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) covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 9303 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 9303 products?
Weapon type and whether military or sporting determine the heading; heavily regulated.