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HTS Chapter 93 · Section XIX

Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof

Chapter 93 averages a 1.7% general (MFN) duty across its 33 rated tariff lines, with the steepest line reaching 5.7%.

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1.7%
avg MFN duty
5.7%
highest line
33
rated tariff lines
55%
enter duty-free

Tariff lines in Chapter 93 by duty-rate band

How the 33 rated lines in this chapter distribute across general (MFN) rate ranges

Duty-free180.1–5%145–10%1

Source: USITC HTS 2026 As of 2026

About HTS Chapter 93

HTS Chapter 93 - Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof - organizes 109 tariff classifications in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Of these, 33 carry explicit duty rates at the tariff-line level, meaning importers can look up a specific Column 1 General (MFN) rate for every qualifying shipment. Chapter 93 sits within Section XIX (Arms and Ammunition), which groups commercially related product categories together.

The average general duty rate across all tariff lines in this chapter is 1.7%, with the highest individual rate reaching 5.7%. Duty burden varies widely across tariff lines within this chapter, classification precision matters. Below, each line links to its individual detail page showing General, Special (FTA), and Column 2 rates.

Use this chapter page as the entry point for classifying any product that falls under arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof. The tree below preserves the HTS indentation hierarchy (heading → subheading → tariff line), so you can narrow from broad category to specific 8-10 digit code. All data comes from the US International Trade Commission (USITC) HTS 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of import duties used by US Customs and Border Protection.

Chapter 93 At a Glance

Tariff distribution statistics for HTS Chapter 93 from USITC 2026 Basic Edition.
Metric Value Notes
Total tariff classifications 109 All headings, subheadings, and tariff lines.
Lines with explicit rates 33 Tariff lines carrying a Column 1 General duty.
Average general rate 1.7% Mean MFN rate across rated lines.
Highest line rate 5.7% Peak Column 1 General rate within the chapter.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. Computed at last data refresh, see methodology.

Tariff Lines

9301 Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols and the arms of heading 9307:
9301.10.00 Artillery weapons (for example, guns, howitzers and mortars)
Free
9301.10.00.10 Self propelled
No.
9301.10.00.80 Other
No.
9301.20.00.00 Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectors
No
Free
9301.90 Other:
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
No.
9301.90.30.20 Rifles
No.
9301.90.60.00 Shotguns
No.
2.6%
9301.90.90 Other
Free
9301.90.90.30 Machine guns
No.
9301.90.90.90 Other
No.
9302.00.00 Revolvers and pistols, other than those of heading 9303 or 9304
14¢ each + 3%
9302.00.00.20 Revolvers
No.
9302.00.00.40 Semiautomatic pistols
No.
9302.00.00.90 Other
No.
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):
9303.10.00.00 Muzzle-loading firearms
No.
Free
9303.20.00 Other sporting, hunting or target-shooting shotguns, including combination shotgun-rifles
2.6%
Shotguns:
9303.20.00.20 Autoloading
No.
9303.20.00.30 Pump action
No.
9303.20.00.40 Over and under
No.
9303.20.00.65 Other
No.
9303.20.00.80 Combination shotgun-rifles
No.
9303.30 Other sporting, hunting or target-shooting rifles:
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
No.
Rifles:
9303.30.40.20 Centerfire
No.
9303.30.40.30 Rimfire
No.
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
No.
Rifles:
Centerfire:
9303.30.80.10 Autoloading
No.
Bolt action:
9303.30.80.12 Single shot
No.
9303.30.80.17 Other
No.
9303.30.80.25 Other
No.
9303.30.80.30 Rimfire
No.
9303.90 Other:
9303.90.40.00 Pistols and revolvers designed to fire only blank cartridges or blank ammunition
No.
4.2%
9303.90.80.00 Other
No.
Free
9304.00 Other arms (for example, spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons), excluding those of heading 9307:
Pistols, rifles and other guns which eject missiles by release of compressed air or gas, or by the release of a spring mechanism or rubber held under tension:
9304.00.20.00 Rifles
No.
3.9%
9304.00.40.00 Other
No.
Free
9304.00.60.00 Other
No.
5.7%
9305 Parts and accessories of articles of headings 9301 to 9304:
9305.10 Of revolvers or pistols:
9305.10.20 Of heading 9302
4.2%
9305.10.20.10 Frames and receivers
No.
9305.10.20.80 Other
kg
Other:
9305.10.40.00 Of revolvers or pistols designed to fire only blank cartridges or blank ammunition
kg
4.2%
9305.10.60.00 Of muzzle-loading revolvers and pistols
kg
Free
9305.10.80.00 Other
kg
Free
9305.20 Of shotguns or rifles of heading 9303:
9305.20.05.00 Rifle stocks
No.
3.5%
9305.20.80 Other
Free
Shotgun barrels:
9305.20.80.04 Of muzzle-loading shotguns
No.
9305.20.80.08 Other
No.
9305.20.80.20 Other parts of muzzle-loading shotguns or rifles
kg
Other:
Of shotguns, including shotgun-rifle combinations:
9305.20.80.31 Stocks
No.
9305.20.80.33 Other
kg
9305.20.80.60 Of rifles
kg
Other:
9305.91 Of military weapons of heading 9301:
9305.91.10.00 Of rifles
kg
Free
9305.91.20.00 Of shotguns
kg
Free
9305.91.30 Other
Free
9305.91.30.10 Of artillery weapons of 9301.10
kg
9305.91.30.30 Other
kg
9305.99 Other:
9305.99.40.00 Of articles of heading 9303 other than shotguns or rifles
kg
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
kg
9305.99.50.50 Other
kg
9305.99.60.00 Other
kg
2.9%
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:
Shotgun cartridges and parts thereof; air gun pellets:
9306.21.00.00 Cartridges
No.
Free
9306.29.00.00 Other
kg
Free
9306.30 Other cartridges and parts thereof:
9306.30.41 Cartridges and empty cartridge shells
Free
Cartridges containing a projectile:
For rifles or pistols
9306.30.41.10 .22 caliber
No.
9306.30.41.20 Other
No.
9306.30.41.30 Other
No.
9306.30.41.38 Cartridges for riveting or similar tools or for captive-bolt humane killers and parts thereof
thousands
Empty cartridge shells:
9306.30.41.40 For rifles or pistols
No.
9306.30.41.50 Other
No.
9306.30.41.60 Other
No.
9306.30.80.00 Other
kg
Free
9306.90.00 Other
Free
9306.90.00.20 Guided missiles
No.
Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines and similar munitions of war; other ammunition and projectiles:
9306.90.00.41 Paintballs
No.
9306.90.00.50 Other
kg
9306.90.00.60 Parts for guided missiles
kg
9306.90.00.80 Parts for bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines and similar munitions of war; parts of other ammunition and projectiles
kg
9307.00.00.00 Swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances and similar arms and parts thereof and scabbards and sheaths therefor
kg
2.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What does HTS Chapter 93 cover? ▼
HTS Chapter 93 covers Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof. It contains 109 individual tariff classifications, of which 33 have specified duty rates. This chapter falls under Section XIX (Arms and Ammunition).
What is the average tariff rate for Chapter 93? ▼
The average general (MFN) duty rate across all tariff lines in Chapter 93 is 1.7%. The highest individual rate in this chapter is 5.7%. Actual duty on a specific product depends on its precise HTS classification.
How do I find the correct HTS code for my product? ▼
Browse the tariff lines listed below organized by heading and subheading. Each item with an HTS number links to its full detail page showing general, special, and Column 2 duty rates. For complex classifications, consult a licensed customs broker or contact US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Are there any duty-free items in Chapter 93? ▼
Yes, many chapters contain items with a "Free" general rate, meaning no duty is assessed for imports from most-favored-nation countries. Look for items marked "Free" in the tariff lines table below. Additional preferential rates may also apply under free trade agreements.
Where does PlainTariff get its tariff data? ▼
All tariff data comes from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of US import duties.

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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.

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