HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9301.10 – Military weapons; artillery weapons (e.g. guns, howitzers, and mortars)
HS code 9301.10 is the 6-digit subheading for military weapons, artillery weapons (e.g. guns, howitzers, and mortars). It is used for self-propelled howitzers, towed artillery guns, heavy mortars, multiple rocket launchers and naval guns.
What HS 9301.10 covers
This HS code encompasses heavy artillery weapons designed for military use, including large-caliber guns, howitzers, and mortars. The international trade of these items is highly regulated, subject to strict export controls, international treaties, and political considerations. Primary importers are national defense ministries and armed forces of sovereign states, often through government-to-government contracts or authorized defense contractors. Exporters are typically countries with advanced defense industries, such as the USA, Russia, China, and European nations. Key aspects include range, destructive power, mobility, and integration with modern command and control systems. Trade often involves long-term support, training, and spare parts, reflecting the strategic importance and complexity of these weapon systems in national defense.
- Covers
- Self-propelled howitzers
- Towed artillery guns
- Heavy mortars
- Multiple rocket launchers
- Naval guns
- Anti-aircraft artillery
- Coastal defense guns
- Examples
- M777 Howitzer
- PzH 2000
- 2S19 Msta-S
- CAESAR self-propelled howitzer
- K9 Thunder
Codes often confused with 9301.10
Common mistake. Could be confused with 930120 (rocket launchers, flame-throwers) if the weapon system has multiple capabilities, or 930190 (other military weapons) for less specific military arms.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 930110, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 930110 in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 59% of world imports. Türkiye reports $4.0B of its chapter 93 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $740M 61% of world exports
- 2 United States $197M 16% of world exports
- 3 Poland $111M 9.2% of world exports
Türkiye reports $4.0B of its chapter 93 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $639M 59% of world imports
- 2 Ukraine* ~$179M 16% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Spain $45M 4.2% of world imports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 9301.10
Brazil does not split HS 9301.10: its NCM code is 9301.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 93.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9301.10
What is HS code 930110?
HS code 930110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Military weapons; artillery weapons (e.g. guns, howitzers, and mortars). This HS code encompasses heavy artillery weapons designed for military use, including large-caliber guns, howitzers, and mortars. The international trade of these items is highly regulated, subject to strict export controls, international treaties, and political considerations. Primary importers are national defense ministries and armed forces of sovereign states, often through government-to-government contracts or authorized defense contractors. Exporters are typically countries with advanced defense industries, such as the USA, Russia, China, and European nations. Key aspects include range, destructive power, mobility, and integration with modern command and control systems. Trade often involves long-term support, training, and spare parts, reflecting the strategic importance and complexity of these weapon systems in national defense.
What products fall under HS code 930110?
Self-propelled howitzers, towed artillery guns, heavy mortars, multiple rocket launchers, naval guns, anti-aircraft artillery, coastal defense guns
What are common misclassifications for HS code 930110?
Could be confused with 930120 (rocket launchers, flame-throwers) if the weapon system has multiple capabilities, or 930190 (other military weapons) for less specific military arms.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 930110?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 930110 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($740M, 61% of world exports), the United States ($197M) and Poland ($111M). World exports came to about $1.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Türkiye reports $4.0B of its chapter 93 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 930110?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 930110 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($639M, 59% of world imports), Ukraine (about $179M) and Spain ($45M). World imports came to about $1.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 930110 structured?
HS code 930110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (93) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 930110?
In Brazil, HS code 930110 is NCM 9301.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.