Product classification
HS code for Firearm magazine: 9305.99
Firearms, parts and accessories, of firearms other than the military weapons of heading 9301.
Classification of firearm magazine under HS 9305.99
Firearm magazines are classified under HS code 9305.99. This heading covers parts and accessories of firearms of headings 9301 to 9304. Under the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), parts of arms are classified in heading 9305 if they are suitable for use solely or principally with the weapons of Chapter 93. A magazine is an essential accessory for the operation of modern semi-automatic and automatic firearms, serving as the ammunition storage and feeding device. The classification 9305.99 specifically refers to parts of firearms other than military weapons (which would fall under 9305.10 or 9305.91). Whether the magazine is made of stamped steel, aluminum, or high-impact polymer, its functional identity as a firearm part takes precedence over its constituent material. This is supported by Note 1(c) to Chapter 93, which excludes general-purpose parts but includes specialized accessories like magazines. The classification remains the same regardless of the magazine's capacity or the specific caliber of the firearm it is designed for.
- Covers
- Detachable box magazines
- Drum magazines for rifles and shotguns
- Internal magazine floor plates and springs
- Speed loaders for revolvers
- Magazine extensions and followers
- Also under 9305.99
- Specific parts for black powder revolvers (replicas)
- components for maritime flare guns
- parts for humane stunning devices
- parts for historical rifle reproductions
Codes often confused with 9305.99
Common mistake. Magazines are occasionally misclassified under 9306, which covers ammunition and projectiles. However, a magazine is a container for ammunition, not the ammunition itself. Another common error is classifying them by material, such as 7326 for steel articles or 3926 for plastic articles. Because they are dedicated firearm parts, Chapter 93 rules dictate that 9305 is the correct heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 930599 (the code used for firearm magazine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 930599 (the code used for firearm magazine) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 930599, not only firearm magazine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $66M 17% of world exports
- 2 United States $57M 15% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$37M 9.7% of world exports · partner records ↗
Türkiye reports $4.0B of its chapter 93 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $385M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $73M 18% of world imports
- 2 Sweden $42M 11% of world imports
- 3 India $29M 7.4% of world imports
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: $396M 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 code for firearm magazine
Brazil classifies firearm magazine under NCM 9305.99.00: HS 9305.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about firearm magazine
What is the HS code for Firearm magazine?
The HS code for Firearm magazine is 930599 (Firearms; parts and accessories, of firearms other than the military weapons of heading 9301). The HS code for firearm magazines, as parts and accessories, is 9305.99.
How do I classify Firearm magazine for customs?
Firearm magazine is classified under HS code 930599 — Firearms; parts and accessories, of firearms other than the military weapons of heading 9301. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code apply to military-grade magazines?
Military-grade magazines for weapons like fully automatic rifles are typically classified under 9305.91, while 9305.99 is used for civilian and sporting firearm parts.
Which countries are the top exporters of firearm magazine (HS 930599)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 930599 (the code used for firearm magazine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($66M, 17% of world exports), the United States ($57M) and Taiwan (about $37M). World exports came to about $385M, 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 firearm magazine (HS 930599)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 930599 (the code used for firearm magazine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($73M, 18% of world imports), Sweden ($42M) and India ($29M). World imports came to about $396M, 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 Firearm magazine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 930599 for Firearm magazine 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 firearm magazine in Brazil?
In Brazil, firearm magazine (HS 930599) is classified under NCM 9305.99.00.