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
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Heading 9306 covers munitions of war such as bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines and missiles, plus cartridges, other ammunition and projectiles, and parts for all of these. It is split into 9306.21 and 9306.29 for shotgun cartridges and air gun pellets, 9306.30 for other cartridges and empty cartridge shells, and 9306.90 for other munitions and parts. Every line listed in this heading carries a Free general (MFN) rate.
Products in this heading
- Shotgun cartridges
- Air gun pellets
- Loaded .22 caliber rifle or pistol cartridges
- Empty cartridge shells for rifles or pistols
- Paintballs
- Guided missiles
- Cartridges for riveting tools or captive-bolt humane killers
- Parts for bombs, grenades and torpedoes
How to choose the right subheading
- Decide first whether the item is a loaded cartridge, an empty shell, a projectile or munition, or a part.
- Shotgun cartridges and air gun pellets go to 9306.21 or 9306.29; all other cartridges go to 9306.30.
- For loaded cartridges, check whether they contain a projectile, whether they are for rifles or pistols, and whether they are .22 caliber.
- For munitions and projectiles, separate guided missiles from bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines and other ammunition.
- Separate finished munitions from parts, since parts have their own lines in 9306.90.
Often confused with
- Heading 9303Shotguns and rifles that fire the cartridges
The firearm itself is classified in 9303, not with its ammunition.
- Heading 9305Stocks, magazines and other firearm parts
Parts of firearms of headings 9301 to 9304 go to 9305.
- Heading 9301Cannons, rocket launchers and other military weapons
Military weapons other than revolvers and pistols are classified in 9301.
- Heading 3604Fireworks
Fireworks are pyrotechnic articles of chapter 36, not ammunition.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for shotgun cartridges?
Shotgun cartridges are classified under 9306.21.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on paintballs?
Paintballs are classified under 9306.90.00.41, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify empty cartridge shells?
Empty shells for rifles or pistols go to 9306.30.41.40 and other empty shells go to 9306.30.41.50; both carry a general (MFN) rate of 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 9306
- 9306.21.00.00Shotgun cartridges and parts thereof; air gun pellets / CartridgesFree
- 9306.29.00.00Shotgun cartridges and parts thereof; air gun pellets / OtherFree
- 9306.30.41.10Cartridges containing a projectile / For rifles or pistols / .22 caliberFree
- 9306.30.41.20Cartridges containing a projectile / For rifles or pistols / OtherFree
- 9306.30.41.30Cartridges containing a projectile / OtherFree
- 9306.30.41.38Cartridges for riveting or similar tools or for captive-bolt humane killers and parts thereofFree
- 9306.30.41.40Cartridges and empty cartridge shells / Empty cartridge shells / For rifles or pistolsFree
- 9306.30.41.50Cartridges and empty cartridge shells / Empty cartridge shells / OtherFree
- 9306.30.41.60Cartridges and empty cartridge shells / OtherFree
- 9306.30.80.00OtherFree
- 9306.90.00.20Guided missilesFree
- 9306.90.00.41PaintballsFree
- 9306.90.00.50OtherFree
- 9306.90.00.60Parts for guided missilesFree
- 9306.90.00.80Parts for bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines and similar munitions of war; parts of other ammunition and projectilesFree