HTS Chapter 93: Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof
HTS Chapter 93 covers Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof. Browse 4 published headings, then narrow to the active product line that matches the goods.
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Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS Chapter 93 covers arms, firearms, military weapons, ammunition, munitions, and certain parts and accessories. Representative headings include 9301 for specified military weapons, 9303 for other firearms and devices that operate by firing an explosive charge, 9305 for parts and accessories of goods in headings 9301 through 9304, and 9306 for ammunition, projectiles, munitions of war, and their parts. The correct heading depends on the product’s design, function, and legal description—not just its marketing name or material.
The HTS is organized from broad to specific: chapter, heading, subheading, and then the full 10-digit statistical reporting number. Start by identifying the product’s physical characteristics and principal use, then review the heading texts, section and chapter notes, and subheading structure. Confirm exclusions and any applicable legal controls; products in this chapter may also involve agencies, permits, import restrictions, or Chapter 99 provisions. Borderline classifications should be reviewed with a customs broker or other qualified classification professional.
What to check
- Identify whether the item is a complete weapon, firearm, ammunition, munition, part, or accessory, and document its function and design.
- Check the relevant section notes, Chapter 93 notes, heading exclusions, and cross-references before selecting a subheading.
- Do not classify solely by material; compare the item’s construction, intended use, operating method, and compatibility with named articles.
- Verify whether the product is controlled or subject to permits, agency requirements, marking rules, or other import restrictions separate from tariff classification.
- Search the applicable Chapter 99 provisions and current official HTS data for any additional duties or reporting requirements that may apply.
How to use this chapter
A chapter is the first classification level, not a duty rate. Choose the heading that describes the product, narrow by material, construction, use, or other legal distinctions, and verify the final line against the official HTS notes.
Heading list
| HTS code | Description | Linked 8-digit entries |
|---|---|---|
| 9301 | Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols and the arms of heading 9307: | 1 |
| 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): | 1 |
| 9305 | Parts and accessories of articles of headings 9301 to 9304: | 0 |
| 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: | 1 |
Linked measures
0 linked measure entries in the current snapshot.
Questions about HTS Chapter 93
What does HTS Chapter 93 cover?
HTS Chapter 93 covers Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof. This page groups the chapter’s 4-digit headings; a shipment still needs the most specific active 8- or 10-digit line supported by the product facts.
Is HTS Chapter 93 a final product classification?
No. A chapter is a broad 2-digit category. Narrow it to the applicable heading and the most specific active statistical line before estimating duty or filing an entry.