Chapter 93
Arms and Ammunition
By TariffCenter Research Team · Updated 2026-02-07 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule
At a glance
Chapter 93 contains 93 HTS lines covering arms and ammunition. General U.S. duty rates: Free to 5.7%. Section 301 surcharges apply on selected lines for imports from China. Reciprocal tariffs apply following the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling.
9301 — Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols and the arms of heading 9307
#Heading 9301 contains 13 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–4.7%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
9301
Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols and the arms of heading 9307:
Free
9301.10.00
Artillery weapons (for example, guns, howitzers and mortars)
Free
9301.10.00.10
Self propelled
Free
9301.10.00.80
Other
Free
9301.20.00.00
Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectors
Free
9301.90
Other:
Free
9301.90.30
Rifles
4.7% on the value of the rifle + 20% on the value of the telescopic sight, if any
9301.90.30.10
Telescopic sights imported with rifles
Free
9301.90.30.20
Rifles
Free
9301.90.60.00
Shotguns
2.6%
9301.90.90
Other
Free
9301.90.90.30
Machine guns
Free
9301.90.90.90
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9301 | Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols and the arms of heading 9307: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9301.10.00 | Artillery weapons (for example, guns, howitzers and mortars) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9301.10.00.10 | Self propelled | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9301.10.00.80 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9301.20.00.00 | Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectors | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9301.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9301.90.30 | Rifles | 4.7% on the value of the rifle + 20% on the value of the telescopic sight, if any | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9301.90.30.10 | Telescopic sights imported with rifles | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9301.90.30.20 | Rifles | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9301.90.60.00 | Shotguns | 2.6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9301.90.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9301.90.90.30 | Machine guns | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9301.90.90.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
9302 — Revolvers and pistols, other than those of heading 9303 or 9304
#Heading 9302 contains 4 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
9302.00.00
Revolvers and pistols, other than those of heading 9303 or 9304
14¢ each + 3%
9302.00.00.20
Revolvers
Free
9302.00.00.40
Semiautomatic pistols
Free
9302.00.00.90
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9302.00.00 | Revolvers and pistols, other than those of heading 9303 or 9304 | 14¢ each + 3% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9302.00.00.20 | Revolvers | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9302.00.00.40 | Semiautomatic pistols | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9302.00.00.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
9303 — Other firearms and similar devices which operate by the firing of an explosive charge (for example, sporting shot- guns and rifles, muzzle-loading firearms, Very pistols and other devices designed to project only signal flares, pistols and revolvers for firing blank ammunition, captive-bolt humane killers, line-throwing guns)
#Heading 9303 contains 23 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–4.2%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
9303
Other firearms and similar devices which operate by the firing of an explosive charge (for example, sporting shot- guns and rifles, muzzle-loading firearms, Very pistols and other devices designed to project only signal flares, pistols and revolvers for firing blank ammunition, captive-bolt humane killers, line-throwing guns):
Free
9303.10.00.00
Muzzle-loading firearms
Free
9303.20.00
Other sporting, hunting or target-shooting shotguns, including combination shotgun-rifles
2.6%
9303.20.00.20
Autoloading
Free
9303.20.00.30
Pump action
Free
9303.20.00.40
Over and under
Free
9303.20.00.65
Other
Free
9303.20.00.80
Combination shotgun-rifles
Free
9303.30
Other sporting, hunting or target-shooting rifles:
Free
9303.30.40
Valued over $25 but not over $50 each
3.8% on the value of the rifle + 10% on the value of the telescopic sight, if any
9303.30.40.10
Telescopic sights imported with rifles
Free
9303.30.40.20
Centerfire
Free
9303.30.40.30
Rimfire
Free
9303.30.80
Other
3.1% on the value of the rifle + 13% on the value of the telescopic sight, if any
9303.30.80.05
Telescopic sights imported with rifles
Free
9303.30.80.10
Autoloading
Free
9303.30.80.12
Single shot
Free
9303.30.80.17
Other
Free
9303.30.80.25
Other
Free
9303.30.80.30
Rimfire
Free
9303.90
Other:
Free
9303.90.40.00
Pistols and revolvers designed to fire only blank cartridges or blank ammunition
4.2%
9303.90.80.00
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9303 | Other firearms and similar devices which operate by the firing of an explosive charge (for example, sporting shot- guns and rifles, muzzle-loading firearms, Very pistols and other devices designed to project only signal flares, pistols and revolvers for firing blank ammunition, captive-bolt humane killers, line-throwing guns): | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9303.10.00.00 | Muzzle-loading firearms | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9303.20.00 | Other sporting, hunting or target-shooting shotguns, including combination shotgun-rifles | 2.6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9303.20.00.20 | Autoloading | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9303.20.00.30 | Pump action | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9303.20.00.40 | Over and under | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9303.20.00.65 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9303.20.00.80 | Combination shotgun-rifles | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9303.30 | Other sporting, hunting or target-shooting rifles: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9303.30.40 | Valued over $25 but not over $50 each | 3.8% on the value of the rifle + 10% on the value of the telescopic sight, if any | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9303.30.40.10 | Telescopic sights imported with rifles | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9303.30.40.20 | Centerfire | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9303.30.40.30 | Rimfire | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9303.30.80 | Other | 3.1% on the value of the rifle + 13% on the value of the telescopic sight, if any | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9303.30.80.05 | Telescopic sights imported with rifles | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9303.30.80.10 | Autoloading | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9303.30.80.12 | Single shot | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9303.30.80.17 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9303.30.80.25 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9303.30.80.30 | Rimfire | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9303.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9303.90.40.00 | Pistols and revolvers designed to fire only blank cartridges or blank ammunition | 4.2% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9303.90.80.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
9304 — Other arms (for example, spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons), excluding those of heading 9307
#Heading 9304 contains 4 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–5.7%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
9304.00
Other arms (for example, spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons), excluding those of heading 9307:
Free
9304.00.20.00
Rifles
3.9%
9304.00.40.00
Other
Free
9304.00.60.00
Other
5.7%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9304.00 | Other arms (for example, spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons), excluding those of heading 9307: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9304.00.20.00 | Rifles | 3.9% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9304.00.40.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9304.00.60.00 | Other | 5.7% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
9305 — Parts and accessories of articles of headings 9301 to 9304
#Heading 9305 contains 29 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–4.2%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
9305
Parts and accessories of articles of headings 9301 to 9304:
Free
9305.10
Of revolvers or pistols:
Free
9305.10.20
Of heading 9302
4.2%
9305.10.20.10
Frames and receivers
Free
9305.10.20.80
Other
Free
9305.10.40.00
Of revolvers or pistols designed to fire only blank cartridges or blank ammunition
4.2%
9305.10.60.00
Of muzzle-loading revolvers and pistols
Free
9305.10.80.00
Other
Free
9305.20
Of shotguns or rifles of heading 9303:
Free
9305.20.05.00
Rifle stocks
3.5%
9305.20.80
Other
Free
9305.20.80.04
Of muzzle-loading shotguns
Free
9305.20.80.08
Other
Free
9305.20.80.20
Other parts of muzzle-loading shotguns or rifles
Free
9305.20.80.31
Stocks
Free
9305.20.80.33
Other
Free
9305.20.80.60
Of rifles
Free
9305.91
Of military weapons of heading 9301:
Free
9305.91.10.00
Of rifles
Free
9305.91.20.00
Of shotguns
Free
9305.91.30
Other
Free
9305.91.30.10
Of artillery weapons of 9301.10
Free
9305.91.30.30
Other
Free
9305.99
Other:
Free
9305.99.40.00
Of articles of heading 9303 other than shotguns or rifles
Free
9305.99.50
Of articles of subheading 9304.00.20 or 9304.00.40
3.9%
9305.99.50.10
Parts and accessories of paintball markers
Free
9305.99.50.50
Other
Free
9305.99.60.00
Other
2.9%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9305 | Parts and accessories of articles of headings 9301 to 9304: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.10 | Of revolvers or pistols: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.10.20 | Of heading 9302 | 4.2% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG) |
| 9305.10.20.10 | Frames and receivers | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.10.20.80 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.10.40.00 | Of revolvers or pistols designed to fire only blank cartridges or blank ammunition | 4.2% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9305.10.60.00 | Of muzzle-loading revolvers and pistols | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.10.80.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.20 | Of shotguns or rifles of heading 9303: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.20.05.00 | Rifle stocks | 3.5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9305.20.80 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.20.80.04 | Of muzzle-loading shotguns | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.20.80.08 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.20.80.20 | Other parts of muzzle-loading shotguns or rifles | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.20.80.31 | Stocks | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.20.80.33 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.20.80.60 | Of rifles | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.91 | Of military weapons of heading 9301: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.91.10.00 | Of rifles | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.91.20.00 | Of shotguns | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.91.30 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.91.30.10 | Of artillery weapons of 9301.10 | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.91.30.30 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.99 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.99.40.00 | Of articles of heading 9303 other than shotguns or rifles | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.99.50 | Of articles of subheading 9304.00.20 or 9304.00.40 | 3.9% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 9305.99.50.10 | Parts and accessories of paintball markers | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.99.50.50 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9305.99.60.00 | Other | 2.9% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
9306 — Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition and projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridgewads
#Heading 9306 contains 19 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
9306
Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition and projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridgewads:
Free
9306.21.00.00
Cartridges
Free
9306.29.00.00
Other
Free
9306.30
Other cartridges and parts thereof:
Free
9306.30.41
Cartridges and empty cartridge shells
Free
9306.30.41.10
.22 caliber
Free
9306.30.41.20
Other
Free
9306.30.41.30
Other
Free
9306.30.41.38
Cartridges for riveting or similar tools or for captive-bolt humane killers and parts thereof
Free
9306.30.41.40
For rifles or pistols
Free
9306.30.41.50
Other
Free
9306.30.41.60
Other
Free
9306.30.80.00
Other
Free
9306.90.00
Other
Free
9306.90.00.20
Guided missiles
Free
9306.90.00.41
Paintballs
Free
9306.90.00.50
Other
Free
9306.90.00.60
Parts for guided missiles
Free
9306.90.00.80
Parts for bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines and similar munitions of war; parts of other ammunition and projectiles
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9306 | Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition and projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridgewads: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9306.21.00.00 | Cartridges | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9306.29.00.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9306.30 | Other cartridges and parts thereof: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9306.30.41 | Cartridges and empty cartridge shells | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9306.30.41.10 | .22 caliber | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9306.30.41.20 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9306.30.41.30 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9306.30.41.38 | Cartridges for riveting or similar tools or for captive-bolt humane killers and parts thereof | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9306.30.41.40 | For rifles or pistols | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9306.30.41.50 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9306.30.41.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9306.30.80.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9306.90.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9306.90.00.20 | Guided missiles | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9306.90.00.41 | Paintballs | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9306.90.00.50 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9306.90.00.60 | Parts for guided missiles | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 9306.90.00.80 | Parts for bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines and similar munitions of war; parts of other ammunition and projectiles | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
9307 — Swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances and similar arms and parts thereof and scabbards and sheaths therefor
#Heading 9307 contains 1 HTS line. General U.S. duty rates: 2.7%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9307.00.00.00 | Swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances and similar arms and parts thereof and scabbards and sheaths therefor | 2.7% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
Frequently Asked Questions — Chapter 93
Sources & Methodology
- Base HTS rates: U.S. International Trade Commission — Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2025 edition, Chapter 93). “General rate” shows the min–max range across all 10-digit subheadings.
- Section 301 rates: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative — Section 301 action lists. Flags indicate HTS lines listed on USTR China 301 Lists 1–4B.
- Reciprocal tariffs: Based on the post-SCOTUS Section 122 framework (February 2026). See the TariffCenter Tariff Tracker for current program status.
- Verify before importing: U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Rulings Online or consult a licensed customs broker for binding classification rulings.
Glossary
- General rate (MFN rate)
- The base import duty applied to all World Trade Organization members under Most-Favored-Nation treatment. This is the standard rate shown in the General Rate column.
- Section 301 tariff (301: 25%)
- An additional surcharge authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposed on selected imports from China. The most common rate is 25%; some products carry 7.5%. Applied on top of the MFN base rate.
- Reciprocal tariff (Recip: 10%)
- Tariffs applied under the post-February 2026 SCOTUS ruling upholding Section 122 authority. Typically 10–25% depending on country of origin, stacked on top of base and Section 301 rates.
- Section 232 tariff (S232: 25%)
- Tariffs on steel and aluminum products (and downstream derivatives) imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on national security grounds.
- hts_special / Special rates
- Preferential duty rates available to imports from countries with Free Trade Agreements or other special trade programs with the U.S. Country codes: AU (Australia), BH (Bahrain), CA (Canada), CL (Chile), CO (Colombia), IL (Israel), JO (Jordan), KR (South Korea), MA (Morocco), MX (Mexico), OM (Oman), PA (Panama), PE (Peru), SG (Singapore). Free (AU,BH...) means duty-free treatment for those partners.