Military weapons — HTS 9301
Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols and the arms of heading 9307
Chapter 93 › Heading 9301
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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 heading 9301 is a broad product category for military weapons, excluding revolvers, pistols, and the arms covered by heading 9307. It can group together different kinds of military-purpose arms rather than one single product type. The heading is only a starting point, not the complete classification for an import.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, read the subheadings and statistical breakouts under heading 9301. These provisions may distinguish products by weapon type, design, function, or other legally specified characteristics; do not assume that material alone determines the code. Classification can also depend on whether the item is a complete weapon, a component, or an accessory, and on the relevant legal notes and product descriptions.
What to check
- Describe the item precisely: identify its military function, operating mechanism, caliber or other technical characteristics, and whether it is complete or a part.
- Check the exclusions first, especially the provisions for revolvers, pistols, and heading 9307 arms, before using heading 9301.
- Read every applicable subheading, section or chapter note, and statistical suffix; choose the narrowest description that matches the merchandise as imported.
- Use technical documents, photographs, schematics, and manufacturer specifications to verify the product description and distinguish a weapon from a part or accessory.
- Confirm the classification with official HTSUS sources and, when the product or its controls are uncertain, obtain advice from a qualified customs broker or request a binding ruling.
HTS heading 9301 summary
Military weapons is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 9301.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9301.10.00 👉 | Artillery weapons (for example, guns, howitzers and mortars) | Free | — | 27.5% |
| 9301.20.00.00 👉 | Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectors | Free | — | 27.5% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9301?
Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols and the arms of heading 9307. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.