Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols and the arms of heading 9307
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Heading 9301 covers military weapons other than revolvers, pistols and the arms of heading 9307. The heading is split into artillery weapons, rocket launchers and similar projectors, and a residual other group for rifles, shotguns, machine guns and other weapons. Artillery and the other group have further lines for self-propelled units, telescopic sights imported with rifles, and residual categories.
Products in this heading
- Self-propelled artillery guns and howitzers
- Mortars
- Rocket launchers
- Grenade launchers
- Flame-throwers
- Military rifles
- Military shotguns
- Machine guns
How to choose the right subheading
- Decide whether the item is a weapon of heading 9301 rather than a revolver, pistol or arm of heading 9307.
- For artillery weapons, choose the self-propelled line or the other line.
- For rocket launchers, flame-throwers, grenade launchers, torpedo tubes and similar projectors, use the projector line.
- For other weapons, separate rifles, shotguns, machine guns and residual other.
- For rifles, separate telescopic sights imported with rifles from the rifles themselves.
Often confused with
- Heading 9303Sporting shotguns and rifles
These are firearms of heading 9303, not military weapons of heading 9301.
- Heading 9305Parts and accessories for military weapons
Parts and accessories are classified in heading 9305.
- Heading 9306Bombs, grenades, missiles and ammunition
Munitions of war and ammunition are classified in heading 9306.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a military rifle?
Military rifles are classified under 9301.90.30.20; the general (MFN) rate is 4.7% on the value of the rifle + 20% on the value of the telescopic sight, if any.
What is the duty on a military shotgun?
Military shotguns are classified under 9301.90.60.00; the general (MFN) rate is 2.6%.
What is the HTS code for a machine gun?
Machine guns are classified under 9301.90.90.30; the general (MFN) rate is Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 9301
- 9301.10.00.10Artillery weapons (for example, guns, howitzers and mortars) / Self propelledFree
- 9301.10.00.80Artillery weapons (for example, guns, howitzers and mortars) / OtherFree
- 9301.20.00.00Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectorsFree
- 9301.90.30.10Telescopic sights imported with rifles4.7% on the value of the rifle + 20% on the value of the telescopic sight, if any
- 9301.90.30.20Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols and the arms of heading 9307 / Rifles / Rifles4.7% on the value of the rifle + 20% on the value of the telescopic sight, if any
- 9301.90.60.00Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols and the arms of heading 9307 / Shotguns2.6%
- 9301.90.90.30Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols and the arms of heading 9307 / Machine gunsFree
- 9301.90.90.90Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols and the arms of heading 9307 / OtherFree