HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 9301.90 – Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols, and arms of heading 9307, n.e.c. in heading 9301

HS code 9301.90 is the 6-digit subheading for military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols, and arms of heading 9307, n.e.c. in heading 9301. It is used for assault rifles, light machine guns, heavy machine guns, sniper rifles (military grade) and submachine guns.

What HS 9301.90 covers

This 'basket' code for military weapons covers a broad spectrum of arms not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 9301, excluding revolvers, pistols, and arms of heading 9307 (which covers swords, bayonets, etc.). This includes various types of military rifles, machine guns, submachine guns, and other crew-served or individual combat weapons. Like all military arms, trade is highly restricted, involving government-to-government agreements or licensed defense contractors. Importers are national defense forces, while exporters are countries with established arms manufacturing capabilities. Key considerations include reliability, caliber, rate of fire, modularity, and suitability for different combat environments. The trade often includes ammunition, spare parts, and maintenance support, reflecting the continuous demand for modern infantry and support weapons.

Covers
  • Assault rifles
  • Light machine guns
  • Heavy machine guns
  • Sniper rifles (military grade)
  • Submachine guns
  • Anti-materiel rifles
  • Designated marksman rifles
  • Squad automatic weapons
Examples
  • AK-47
  • M16
  • FN SCAR
  • HK MP5
  • M2 Browning
  • Barrett M82
  • PKM machine gun

Codes often confused with 9301.90

Common mistake. Can be confused with 9303 (other firearms) if the military designation is not clear, or 930200 (revolvers and pistols) which are explicitly excluded from this code.

93.03Firearms; other similar devices (e.g. sporting shotguns and rifles, muzzle-loading firearms, very pistols, devices for firing flares or blank ammunition, captive bolt humane killers, line throwing guns)9302.00Revolvers and pistols; other than those of heading no. 9303 or 9304

Top exporters and importers of HS code 930190, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 930190 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 69% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 21% 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. 1 United States $516M
  2. 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$81M
  3. 3 South Korea $31M

Türkiye reports $4.0B of its chapter 93 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.

World total: $754M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Indonesia $131M
  2. 2 Ukraine* ~$59M
  3. 3 Australia $51M

World total: $609M 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 9301.90

Brazil does not split HS 9301.90: its NCM code is 9301.90.00.

  1. 9301.90.00 Other military weaponsOutras

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 9301.90

What is HS code 930190?

HS code 930190 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols, and arms of heading 9307, n.e.c. in heading 9301. This 'basket' code for military weapons covers a broad spectrum of arms not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 9301, excluding revolvers, pistols, and arms of heading 9307 (which covers swords, bayonets, etc.). This includes various types of military rifles, machine guns, submachine guns, and other crew-served or individual combat weapons. Like all military arms, trade is highly restricted, involving government-to-government agreements or licensed defense contractors. Importers are national defense forces, while exporters are countries with established arms manufacturing capabilities. Key considerations include reliability, caliber, rate of fire, modularity, and suitability for different combat environments. The trade often includes ammunition, spare parts, and maintenance support, reflecting the continuous demand for modern infantry and support weapons.

What products fall under HS code 930190?

Assault rifles, light machine guns, heavy machine guns, sniper rifles (military grade), submachine guns, anti-materiel rifles, designated marksman rifles, squad automatic weapons

What are common misclassifications for HS code 930190?

Can be confused with 9303 (other firearms) if the military designation is not clear, or 930200 (revolvers and pistols) which are explicitly excluded from this code.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 930190?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 930190 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($516M, 69% of world exports), the United Arab Emirates (about $81M) and South Korea ($31M). World exports came to about $754M, 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 930190?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 930190 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($131M, 21% of world imports), Ukraine (about $59M) and Australia ($51M). World imports came to about $609M, 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 930190 structured?

HS code 930190 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 930190?

In Brazil, HS code 930190 is NCM 9301.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.