Product classification
HS code for Bullet casings: 9306.30
Ammunition, cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306.
Classification of bullet casings under HS 9306.30
Bullet casings are classified under HS code 9306.30, which covers cartridges and parts thereof for firearms other than shotguns. Heading 9306 is the primary category for bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles, and similar munitions of war, as well as cartridges and other ammunition and projectiles. Subheading 9306.30 specifically captures the components of cartridges, which includes the metallic shell or casing. These casings are typically made of brass, steel, or aluminum and are designed to hold the primer, propellant, and projectile. Even when imported as empty shells without the powder or bullet, they are considered \"parts of cartridges\" under the General Rules of Interpretation. The classification is determined by the intended use and the physical form of the article, which is clearly identifiable as a component of ammunition. This code is used by ammunition manufacturers and reloaders who import the brass components separately from the active explosive elements. It is important to note that these items are often subject to strict import controls and licensing under national security and arms regulations.
- Covers
- Brass shell casings for rifles
- Pistol cartridge cases
- Empty metallic ammunition shells
- Centerfire and rimfire cartridge parts
- Also under 9306.30
- Federal Premium 9mm
- Hornady .223
- Winchester .308
- Speer bullets
- Starline brass
- CCI rifle primers
Codes often confused with 9306.30
Common mistake. Bullet casings are sometimes misclassified under HS code 7419.80 (other articles of copper/brass) because they are often made of brass. However, because they are specifically identifiable as parts of ammunition, Chapter 93 takes precedence over Chapter 74. They may also be confused with 9306.21, which is reserved specifically for shotgun cartridges and their parts.
Top exporters and importers of HS 930630 (the code used for bullet casings), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 930630 (the code used for bullet casings) in UN Comtrade data was Slovakia, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Slovakia, with 30% 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 930630, not only bullet casings.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Slovakia $2.3B 43% of world exports
- 2 United States $704M 13% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $674M 12% of world exports
World total: $5.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Slovakia $1.3B 30% of world imports
- 2 Ukraine* ~$630M 15% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $468M 11% of world imports
World total: $4.3B 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 code for bullet casings
Brazil classifies bullet casings under NCM 9306.30.00: HS 9306.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bullet casings
What is the HS code for Bullet casings?
The HS code for Bullet casings is 930630 (Ammunition; cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306). The HS code for bullet casings (cartridge parts) for rifles and pistols is 9306.30.
How do I classify Bullet casings for customs?
Bullet casings is classified under HS code 930630 — Ammunition; cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are used or spent casings classified here?
Yes, spent or empty casings are still classified under 9306.30 as parts of cartridges, though they may be subject to different environmental or scrap regulations depending on the country.
Which countries are the top exporters of bullet casings (HS 930630)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 930630 (the code used for bullet casings) in UN Comtrade data were Slovakia ($2.3B, 43% of world exports), the United States ($704M) and South Korea ($674M). World exports came to about $5.5B, 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 bullet casings (HS 930630)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 930630 (the code used for bullet casings) in UN Comtrade data were Slovakia ($1.3B, 30% of world imports), Ukraine (about $630M) and the United States ($468M). World imports came to about $4.3B, 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 Bullet casings the same in all countries?
The base HS code 930630 for Bullet casings 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 bullet casings in Brazil?
In Brazil, bullet casings (HS 930630) is classified under NCM 9306.30.00.