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HTS Section XIX

Arms and Ammunition

Section XIX groups 1 HTS chapters covering 109 tariff classifications, averaging about 1.7% general (MFN) duty, peaking in Chapter 93 at 1.7%.

1.7%
avg chapter duty
1
HTS chapters
109
tariff classifications
1.7%
peak (Ch 93)

According to the U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition, PlainTariff indexes 13,855 Column 1 general-rate tariff lines across 96 chapters as of August 2026. See our methodology for how rates are parsed and when the USITC vintage updates.

Section at a glance

According to PlainTariff's dutiable-only average MFN rates (USITC HTS 2026 Basic Edition), Section XIX ranks #19 of 20 among sections with a measurable dutiable average (highest average = #1). The 1 chapters here average about 1.7% general (MFN) duty across 109 classifications.

#19 of 20
among sections by dutiable avg
1.7%
avg chapter duty
1
HTS chapters
109
tariff classifications

Section averages orient only; duty is set at the individual tariff-line level (USITC HTS 2026 Basic Edition).

A compact section with a short route to the line

Section XIX holds 109 classifications in 1 chapter. Its smaller catalog makes the chapter table the fastest route to the exact heading and tariff line.

Use the compact chapter list, then confirm the individual tariff line.

Catalog
109
classifications
Route
1 chapter
before the heading

HTS section dispatch

SEC-XIX · Section XIX

RATE-LIGHT · RANK-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · CH-1 · PEAK-MILD · PHOTO-FINISH

  • RATE-LIGHT

    3.7% avg MFN

  • RANK-MID

    #19 of 20

  • BOOK-LIGHT

    109 lines

  • CH-1

    1 chapters

  • PEAK-MILD

    Peak 5.7%

  • PHOTO-FINISH

    ≈ Sec XVI

Nearest avg-rate peer: Section XVI (-0.1 pts)

Dutiable MFN neighbourhood around Section XIX

Lowest/highest poles plus sections nearest this sheet on dutiable-only average (USITC HTS 2026)

Sec XVI · lowest avg3.6%Sec XIX · this section3.7%Sec XV · near4%Sec XVIII · near4.6%Sec V · near4.7%Sec XII · highest avg15%

Source: USITC HTS 2026 As of 2026

Sec XVI · lowest avgSec XIX · this sectionSec XV · nearSec XVIII · nearSec V · nearSec XII · highest avg

Section XIX vs all HTS sections by classification count

Where this section's tariff-line inventory sits among all 22 HTS sections (schedule breadth, not a virtue ranking)

109 21st of 22 higher than 1 of 22 sections

Sections banded by USITC HTS classification count

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more sections. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition · 2026-05-15

MFN rate bands in Section XIX

Exclusive bands across all 33 tariff lines in this section (USITC HTS 2026). Rate complex covers non-ad-valorem or unparsed general rates, not a restatement of the chapter-average chart below.

Chapter Title Items With Rates Avg Rate Max Rate
93 Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof 109 33 1.7% 5.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What does HTS Section XIX cover? ▼
HTS Section XIX covers Arms and Ammunition. It contains 1 chapters with a total of 109 individual tariff classifications.
How many chapters are in Section XIX? ▼
Section XIX contains 1 chapters. Each chapter groups related products with their own headings, subheadings, and tariff lines specifying duty rates.
Should I use the section average as a product duty rate? ▼
No. The section average is a comparison aid. The applicable general, special, and Column 2 rates appear on the exact tariff-line page for the product classification.
Where does Section XIX sit among other HTS sections on PlainTariff? ▼
According to PlainTariff's dutiable-only average MFN rates (USITC HTS 2026 Basic Edition), Section XIX ranks #19 of 20 among sections with a measurable dutiable average (highest average = #1). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule organized? ▼
The HTS is organized into 22 Sections (Roman numerals I–XXII), which contain 99 Chapters. Each Chapter has Headings (4-digit), Subheadings (6-digit), and Tariff Lines (8-10 digit) with specific duty rates. Sections group related product categories together.
Where can I find the duty rate for a specific product? ▼
Click on a chapter in the table above to see all its tariff lines. Each tariff line links to a detail page with the General (MFN), Special (FTA), and Column 2 duty rates. For complex classifications, consult a licensed customs broker.

Nationwide HTS sections with similar tariff profiles

Two peer sets for Section XIX, each excluding this section (the chapter table above stays the within-section path).

Similar dutiable average rate

Nearest other sections by dutiable-only MFN average (1.7% here).

Sec XVI 3.6% Sec XV 4.0% Sec XVIII 4.6% Sec V 4.7% Sec VII 4.8% Sec VI 5.0%

Similar HTS line inventory

Nearest other sections by tariff-line count (109 here).

Sec XXI 47 lines Sec III 181 lines Sec XIV 238 lines Sec V 511 lines Sec VIII 578 lines Sec X 633 lines

Next steps

Drill from this section down to the exact rate for your product.

The section average is a rough guide; actual duty depends on the precise HTS classification and country of origin.

Related sections

Section XIISection XVISection XVSection XVIII | All sections | Highest tariffs

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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