HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9301.20 – Military weapons; rocket launchers, flame-throwers, grenade launchers, torpedo tubes and similar projectors
HS code 9301.20 is the 6-digit subheading for military weapons, rocket launchers, flame-throwers, grenade launchers, torpedo tubes and similar projectors. It is used for man-portable rocket launchers, automatic grenade launchers, anti-tank missile launchers, shoulder-fired missile systems and naval torpedo tubes.
What HS 9301.20 covers
This category covers specialized military weapons designed to launch projectiles other than conventional bullets or shells, such as rockets, grenades, and torpedoes, as well as flame-throwers. Trade in these items is exclusively between governments or highly authorized defense entities, subject to stringent international arms control regulations and geopolitical considerations. Importers are typically national armed forces seeking to enhance their offensive or defensive capabilities. Exporters are countries with advanced military industrial complexes. Key factors include portability, destructive capability, guidance systems (for rockets/torpedoes), and ease of deployment in various combat scenarios. This trade often includes associated munitions, training, and maintenance support, highlighting the strategic and tactical significance of these specialized projectors in modern warfare.
- Covers
- Man-portable rocket launchers
- Automatic grenade launchers
- Anti-tank missile launchers
- Shoulder-fired missile systems
- Naval torpedo tubes
- Vehicle-mounted flame throwers
- Anti-aircraft missile launchers
- Examples
- RPG-7
- Javelin missile system
- AT4
- Mk 48 torpedo tube
- M203 grenade launcher
- Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle
Codes often confused with 9301.20
Common mistake. May be confused with 930110 (artillery weapons) if the system is large and static, or 930190 (other military weapons) for general military arms.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 930120, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 930120 in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 58% 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 $435M 46% of world exports
- 2 United States $239M 25% of world exports
- 3 Norway $73M 7.7% 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: $942M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $605M 58% of world imports
- 2 Estonia $75M 7.1% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $65M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 9301.20
Brazil does not split HS 9301.20: its NCM code is 9301.20.00.
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 9301.20
What is HS code 930120?
HS code 930120 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Military weapons; rocket launchers, flame-throwers, grenade launchers, torpedo tubes and similar projectors. This category covers specialized military weapons designed to launch projectiles other than conventional bullets or shells, such as rockets, grenades, and torpedoes, as well as flame-throwers. Trade in these items is exclusively between governments or highly authorized defense entities, subject to stringent international arms control regulations and geopolitical considerations. Importers are typically national armed forces seeking to enhance their offensive or defensive capabilities. Exporters are countries with advanced military industrial complexes. Key factors include portability, destructive capability, guidance systems (for rockets/torpedoes), and ease of deployment in various combat scenarios. This trade often includes associated munitions, training, and maintenance support, highlighting the strategic and tactical significance of these specialized projectors in modern warfare.
What products fall under HS code 930120?
Man-portable rocket launchers, automatic grenade launchers, anti-tank missile launchers, shoulder-fired missile systems, naval torpedo tubes, vehicle-mounted flame throwers, anti-aircraft missile launchers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 930120?
May be confused with 930110 (artillery weapons) if the system is large and static, or 930190 (other military weapons) for general military arms.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 930120?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 930120 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($435M, 46% of world exports), the United States ($239M) and Norway ($73M). World exports came to about $942M, 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 930120?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 930120 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($605M, 58% of world imports), Estonia ($75M) and South Korea ($65M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 930120 structured?
HS code 930120 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 930120?
In Brazil, HS code 930120 is NCM 9301.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.