Product classification

HS code for Air rifle: 9304.00

Firearms, (e.g. spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons), excluding those of heading no. 9307.

Classification of air rifle under HS 9304.00

The classification of air rifles under HS code 9304.00 is determined by their mechanical operation as non-firearm weapons. Unlike firearms classified in headings 9301 to 9303, which rely on an explosive charge to propel a projectile, air rifles utilize compressed air, other gases, or a spring-piston mechanism. This heading specifically covers "other arms" that do not utilize gunpowder. For customs purposes, the distinction is critical because air rifles are often subject to different regulatory controls than traditional firearms. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the rifle is intended for target shooting, small game hunting, or pest control, provided it meets the technical definition of an air or gas-operated weapon. The construction of these items typically involves a barrel, a trigger mechanism, and a reservoir or spring system to generate the necessary pressure. Even high-powered Pre-Charged Pneumatic (PCP) rifles, which can achieve significant velocities, remain within this classification because the propellant is air rather than a chemical explosive.

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  • Spring-piston air rifles
  • CO2 powered air rifles and pistols
  • Pre-Charged Pneumatic (PCP) rifles
  • Break-barrel air guns
  • Gas ram or gas strut air rifles
  • Pump-action pneumatic air rifles
Also under 9304.00
  • Crosman air rifle
  • Umarex BB gun
  • Tippmann paintball marker
  • ASP truncheon
  • Gamo pellet pistol

Codes often confused with 9304.00

Common mistake. Air rifles are frequently misclassified under HS code 9303, which covers other firearms and similar devices that operate by the firing of an explosive charge. Another common error is classifying low-powered air rifles as toys under HS code 9503.00. The distinction between a weapon and a toy usually depends on the muzzle energy and the manufacturer's intended use; if the item is capable of causing serious injury or is marketed for sport/hunting, it belongs in 9304.00.

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)9503.00Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds

Top exporters and importers of HS 930400 (the code used for air rifle), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 930400 (the code used for air rifle) in UN Comtrade data was Czechia, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Czechia, with 82% 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. The United Kingdom reports $1.2B of its chapter 93 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 930400, not only air rifle.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Czechia $1.0B
  2. 2 China $141M
  3. 3 Taiwan* ~$119M

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

World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Czechia $3.3B
  2. 2 United States $171M
  3. 3 France $61M

The United Kingdom reports $1.2B of its chapter 93 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.

World total: $4.0B 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 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 air rifle

Brazil splits HS 9304.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 9304.00.10Pepper spray and irritant aerosol containers
  • 9304.00.90Air guns, spring guns, truncheons and other arms

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about air rifle

What is the HS code for Air rifle?

The HS code for Air rifle is 930400 (Firearms; (e.g. spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons), excluding those of heading no. 9307). The HS code for an air rifle is 9304.00, which covers other arms including spring, air, or gas guns.

How do I classify Air rifle for customs?

Air rifle is classified under HS code 930400 — Firearms; (e.g. spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons), excluding those of heading no. 9307. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are airsoft guns classified under the same HS code?

Generally, yes, airsoft guns are classified under 9304.00 as they are gas or spring-operated, though some jurisdictions may classify very low-power versions as toys under 9503.00.

Which countries are the top exporters of air rifle (HS 930400)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 930400 (the code used for air rifle) in UN Comtrade data were Czechia ($1.0B, 62% of world exports), China ($141M) and Taiwan (about $119M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 air rifle (HS 930400)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 930400 (the code used for air rifle) in UN Comtrade data were Czechia ($3.3B, 82% of world imports), the United States ($171M) and France ($61M). World imports came to about $4.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). The United Kingdom reports $1.2B of its chapter 93 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.

Is the HS code for Air rifle the same in all countries?

The base HS code 930400 for Air rifle is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for air rifle in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 930400 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for air rifle depends on the product's details: 9304.00.10 (Pepper spray and irritant aerosol containers), 9304.00.90 (Air guns, spring guns, truncheons and other arms).