Product classification

HS code for BB gun: 9304.00

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

Classification of BB gun under HS 9304.00

BB guns are classified under HS code 9304.00, which covers "Other arms (for example, spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons), excluding those of heading 93.07." Unlike firearms classified under heading 93.03, which rely on an explosive charge to discharge a projectile, BB guns utilize mechanical energy or compressed gases to propel metallic or plastic pellets. The classification is based on the mechanism of propulsion. Heading 93.04 is a residual category for weapons that do not meet the definition of firearms but are still considered arms due to their design and potential for use. This includes high-powered air rifles used for small game hunting as well as lower-powered air pistols used for target practice. The distinction is critical for customs purposes, as firearms are subject to much stricter regulatory controls and licensing than air-powered devices. BB guns are distinguished from toys by their muzzle energy, construction materials, and intended use for sport or training rather than simple play.

Covers
  • Air-powered BB rifles
  • CO2 powered BB pistols
  • Spring-action pellet guns
  • Airsoft guns (high-velocity models)
  • Nitrogen piston 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. The most common misclassification for BB guns is HS code 9503.00, which covers toys. While some very low-powered plastic pellet shooters are considered toys, most BB guns that fire metallic projectiles or have high muzzle velocity are legally classified as "arms" under 9304.00. Another error is using 9303.30 or 9303.90, which are for firearms. Since BB guns do not use gunpowder or explosives, they cannot be classified as firearms. Importers must check local muzzle energy thresholds (often measured in Joules) to determine if a product crosses the line from a toy (9503) to an arm (9304).

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 kinds9303.30Firearms; sporting, hunting or target-shooting rifles n.e.c. in heading no. 93039303.90Firearms; n.e.c. in heading no. 930395.03Tricycles, 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 kinds93.04Firearms; (e.g. spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons), excluding those of heading no. 9307

Top exporters and importers of HS 930400 (the code used for BB gun), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 930400 (the code used for BB gun) 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 BB gun.

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 BB gun

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 BB gun

What is the HS code for BB gun?

The HS code for BB gun is 930400 (Firearms; (e.g. spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons), excluding those of heading no. 9307). The HS code for a BB gun is 9304.00, which covers non-explosive arms such as air, gas, or spring guns.

How do I classify BB gun for customs?

BB gun 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 the same as BB guns?

Yes, most airsoft guns are classified under 9304.00 because they function using compressed air or gas, though very low-power versions may occasionally fall under 9503.00 as toys.

Which countries are the top exporters of BB gun (HS 930400)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 930400 (the code used for BB gun) 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 BB gun (HS 930400)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 930400 (the code used for BB gun) 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 BB gun the same in all countries?

The base HS code 930400 for BB gun 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 BB gun in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 930400 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for BB gun 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).