Product classification
HS code for Black powder guns: 9303.10
Firearms, muzzle-loading.
Classification of black powder guns under HS 9303.10
Black powder guns are classified under HS code 930310, which is reserved for muzzle-loading firearms. This classification is based on the mechanical operation of the firearm rather than its age or aesthetic design. Muzzle-loading firearms are defined as those where the projectile and propellant are loaded through the muzzle of the barrel rather than the breech. This category includes a wide range of traditional and modern firearms that utilize black powder or black powder substitutes. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 93 covers arms and ammunition. The distinction for 930310 is strictly technical; it applies to any firearm that requires muzzle-loading, regardless of whether it is a long gun or a handgun. It is important to note that while many black powder guns are replicas of antique weapons, their classification under 930310 is primary unless they qualify as genuine antiques under Chapter 97, which requires the item to be over 100 years old.
- Covers
- Muzzle-loading rifles
- Muzzle-loading pistols
- Black powder muskets
- Modern muzzle-loading hunting rifles
- Percussion cap firearms
- Also under 9303.10
- Traditions Kentucky Rifle
- Pietta 1851 Navy Revolver
- CVA Optima V2
- Davide Pedersoli Sharps Rifle
- Uberti 1858 Remington
Codes often confused with 9303.10
Common mistake. These items are often misclassified under 930320 (other sporting shotguns) or 930330 (other sporting rifles). The key distinction is the loading mechanism; if it loads from the muzzle, it must stay in 930310. Furthermore, collectors often mistakenly use 970600 for antique replicas, but 970600 only applies to original items over 100 years old, not modern black powder reproductions.
Top exporters and importers of HS 930310 (the code used for black powder guns), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 930310 (the code used for black powder guns) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 73% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 930310, not only black powder guns.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $15M 52% of world exports
- 2 Italy $9.5M 33% of world exports
- 3 Romania $2.9M 10% of world exports
World total: $29M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $19M 73% of world imports
- 2 France $3.7M 14% of world imports
- 3 Germany $1.1M 4.1% of world imports
World total: $26M 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 black powder guns
Brazil classifies black powder guns under NCM 9303.10.00: HS 9303.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about black powder guns
What is the HS code for Black powder guns?
The HS code for Black powder guns is 930310 (Firearms; muzzle-loading). The HS code for black powder guns is 930310, which covers all muzzle-loading firearms.
How do I classify Black powder guns for customs?
Black powder guns is classified under HS code 930310 — Firearms; muzzle-loading. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are modern replicas of black powder guns classified as antiques?
No, modern replicas are classified by their functional characteristics under 930310. Only original firearms over 100 years old qualify for the antique classification in Chapter 97.
Which countries are the top exporters of black powder guns (HS 930310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 930310 (the code used for black powder guns) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($15M, 52% of world exports), Italy ($9.5M) and Romania ($2.9M). World exports came to about $29M, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of black powder guns (HS 930310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 930310 (the code used for black powder guns) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($19M, 73% of world imports), France ($3.7M) and Germany ($1.1M). World imports came to about $26M, 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.
Is the HS code for Black powder guns the same in all countries?
The base HS code 930310 for Black powder guns 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 black powder guns in Brazil?
In Brazil, black powder guns (HS 930310) is classified under NCM 9303.10.00.