HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9306.90 – Ammunition; n.e.c. in chapter 93
HS code 9306.90 is the 6-digit subheading for ammunition, n.e.c. in chapter 93. It is used for artillery shells, mortar rounds, hand grenades, anti-tank missiles and torpedoes.
What HS 9306.90 covers
HS code 930690 is a residual category for all other types of ammunition not specifically classified elsewhere in Chapter 93. This highly sensitive category typically includes specialized military ordnance such as artillery shells, mortar rounds, hand grenades, anti-tank missiles, torpedoes, landmines, aerial bombs, and other unique munitions. It can also cover pyrotechnic ammunition or other projectiles not fitting into the more common categories. The international trade in these goods is almost exclusively government-to-government or between authorized defense contractors, subject to the most stringent international arms control regulations and export/import controls, often requiring UN Security Council approval or similar high-level authorizations. Preventing proliferation and ensuring responsible end-use are paramount concerns, making this one of the most heavily scrutinized areas of international trade.
- Covers
- Artillery shells
- Mortar rounds
- Hand grenades
- Anti-tank missiles
- Torpedoes
- Landmines
- Aerial bombs
- Pyrotechnic signaling cartridges
- Rocket-propelled grenades
- Examples
- Javelin anti-tank missile (components/rounds)
- M67 hand grenade (components)
- specific artillery rounds from Rheinmetall
- Raytheon missiles
Codes often confused with 9306.90
Common mistake. Often confused with more common rifle/pistol ammunition (930630) or even parts of firearms (9305xx) if the item's function as a complete, specialized munition is not clear. This code is for complete, specialized ordnance.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 930690, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 930690 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, 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 United States $5.4B 46% of world exports
- 2 Poland $1.2B 10% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $974M 8.3% 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: $11.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $2.1B 21% of world imports
- 2 Ukraine* ~$1.8B 18% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$1.1B 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $10.1B 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 codes for 9306.90 3
Brazil splits HS 9306.90 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9306.90.10 Irritant grenades with chemicals or capsicumGranadas que contenham produtos químicos ou oleorresina de Capsicum, com fins irritantes
- 9306.90.20 Smoke, illuminating, sound or marking grenadesOutras granadas, que produzem efeitos fumígenos, de iluminação, de som ou de identificação mediante tintas ou corantes
- 9306.90.90 Bombs, missiles, mines and other munitionsOutros
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 9306.90
What is HS code 930690?
HS code 930690 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ammunition; n.e.c. in chapter 93. HS code 930690 is a residual category for all other types of ammunition not specifically classified elsewhere in Chapter 93. This highly sensitive category typically includes specialized military ordnance such as artillery shells, mortar rounds, hand grenades, anti-tank missiles, torpedoes, landmines, aerial bombs, and other unique munitions. It can also cover pyrotechnic ammunition or other projectiles not fitting into the more common categories. The international trade in these goods is almost exclusively government-to-government or between authorized defense contractors, subject to the most stringent international arms control regulations and export/import controls, often requiring UN Security Council approval or similar high-level authorizations. Preventing proliferation and ensuring responsible end-use are paramount concerns, making this one of the most heavily scrutinized areas of international trade.
What products fall under HS code 930690?
Artillery shells, mortar rounds, hand grenades, anti-tank missiles, torpedoes, landmines, aerial bombs, pyrotechnic signaling cartridges, rocket-propelled grenades
What are common misclassifications for HS code 930690?
Often confused with more common rifle/pistol ammunition (930630) or even parts of firearms (9305xx) if the item's function as a complete, specialized munition is not clear. This code is for complete, specialized ordnance.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 930690?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 930690 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($5.4B, 46% of world exports), Poland ($1.2B) and South Korea ($974M). World exports came to about $11.8B, 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 930690?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 930690 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($2.1B, 21% of world imports), Ukraine (about $1.8B) and the United Arab Emirates (about $1.1B). World imports came to about $10.1B, 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 930690 structured?
HS code 930690 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 930690?
Brazil splits HS code 930690 into 3 NCM codes: 9306.90.10 (Irritant grenades with chemicals or capsicum), 9306.90.20 (Smoke, illuminating, sound or marking grenades), 9306.90.90 (Bombs, missiles, mines and other munitions). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.