HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9306.29 – Ammunition; parts of shotgun cartridges
HS code 9306.29 is the 6-digit subheading for ammunition, parts of shotgun cartridges. It is used for empty shotgun hulls, shotgun primers, plastic wads, lead shot and steel shot.
What HS 9306.29 covers
HS code 930629 covers parts of shotgun cartridges, which are the individual components used in the manufacture or reloading of complete shotgun shells. This includes items such as empty hulls (casings), primers, wads, shot (made of lead, steel, bismuth, etc.), and propellants (gunpowder). The international trade in these components supports both large-scale commercial ammunition production and a significant hobbyist market for reloading, which is popular among sport shooters and hunters. While not complete cartridges, these parts are still regulated due to their potential for assembly into functional ammunition. Propellants, in particular, are subject to stringent controls due to their explosive nature. Importers and exporters must comply with national safety regulations, storage requirements, and often specific licensing for hazardous materials.
- Covers
- Empty shotgun hulls
- Shotgun primers
- Plastic wads
- Lead shot
- Steel shot
- Smokeless powder (for shotguns)
- Brass bases for shells
- Overshot cards
- Examples
- CCI primers
- Hodgdon shotgun powder
- Claybuster wads
- Cheddite hulls
- Ballistic Products shot
Codes often confused with 9306.29
Common mistake. Often confused with complete shotgun cartridges (930621) or other ammunition parts (930630, 930690) if not clearly specified as shotgun cartridge components. It's crucial to distinguish between complete rounds and their constituent parts.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 930629, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 930629 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 15% of world imports. Türkiye reports $4.0B of its chapter 93 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher. Italy reports $414M of its chapter 93 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $49M 17% of world exports
- 2 France $49M 17% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $46M 16% of world exports
Türkiye reports $4.0B of its chapter 93 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
World total: $296M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $44M 15% of world imports
- 2 Italy $44M 15% of world imports
- 3 United States $44M 15% of world imports
Italy reports $414M of its chapter 93 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
World total: $296M 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 9306.29
Brazil does not split HS 9306.29: its NCM code is 9306.29.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 93.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9306.29
What is HS code 930629?
HS code 930629 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ammunition; parts of shotgun cartridges. HS code 930629 covers parts of shotgun cartridges, which are the individual components used in the manufacture or reloading of complete shotgun shells. This includes items such as empty hulls (casings), primers, wads, shot (made of lead, steel, bismuth, etc.), and propellants (gunpowder). The international trade in these components supports both large-scale commercial ammunition production and a significant hobbyist market for reloading, which is popular among sport shooters and hunters. While not complete cartridges, these parts are still regulated due to their potential for assembly into functional ammunition. Propellants, in particular, are subject to stringent controls due to their explosive nature. Importers and exporters must comply with national safety regulations, storage requirements, and often specific licensing for hazardous materials.
What products fall under HS code 930629?
Empty shotgun hulls, shotgun primers, plastic wads, lead shot, steel shot, smokeless powder (for shotguns), brass bases for shells, overshot cards
What are common misclassifications for HS code 930629?
Often confused with complete shotgun cartridges (930621) or other ammunition parts (930630, 930690) if not clearly specified as shotgun cartridge components. It's crucial to distinguish between complete rounds and their constituent parts.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 930629?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 930629 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($49M, 17% of world exports), France ($49M) and Türkiye ($46M). World exports came to about $296M, 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 its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 930629?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 930629 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($44M, 15% of world imports), Italy ($44M) and the United States ($44M). World imports came to about $296M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Italy reports $414M of its chapter 93 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
How is HS code 930629 structured?
HS code 930629 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (93) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 930629?
In Brazil, HS code 930629 is NCM 9306.29.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.