Product classification
HS code for Flame throwers: 9301.20
Military weapons, rocket launchers, flame-throwers, grenade launchers, torpedo tubes and similar projectors.
Classification of flame throwers under HS 9301.20
Flame throwers are classified under HS code 9301.20, which covers military weapons including rocket launchers, flame-throwers, grenade launchers, and similar projectors. This classification is based on the primary function of the device as a weapon of war. Chapter 93 specifically excludes tools and mechanical appliances that might have similar projecting functions but are intended for civilian or industrial use. For instance, a device used for agricultural burning or ice melting is classified under heading 84.24. However, 9301.20 is reserved for those items designed for military combat and tactical applications. The classification is straightforward under GRI 1, as the heading text for 93.01 explicitly includes flame-throwers. These devices are characterized by their ability to project a stream of ignited flammable liquid or gas over a distance. Because they are classified as military weapons, they are subject to stringent import and export controls that do not apply to civilian thermal tools.
- Covers
- Military-grade flame throwers
- Tactical incendiary projectors
- Backpack-mounted military flame throwers
- Vehicle-mounted flame-throwing systems
- Portable combat flame projectors
- Also under 9301.20
- RPG-7
- Javelin missile system
- AT4
- Mk 48 torpedo tube
- M203 grenade launcher
- Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle
Codes often confused with 9301.20
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 8424.89, which covers mechanical appliances for projecting or dispersing liquids. Civilian "flamethrowers" used for weed killing or controlled burns belong in 8424, whereas only military-spec weapons belong in 9301.20. Another error is 9305.91, which is for parts of military weapons rather than the complete unit.
Top exporters and importers of HS 930120 (the code used for flame throwers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 930120 (the code used for flame throwers) in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 58% 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 930120, not only flame throwers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $435M 46% of world exports
- 2 United States $239M 25% of world exports
- 3 Norway $73M 7.7% of world exports
Türkiye reports $4.0B of its chapter 93 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $942M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $605M 58% of world imports
- 2 Estonia $75M 7.1% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $65M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 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 flame throwers
Brazil classifies flame throwers under NCM 9301.20.00: HS 9301.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about flame throwers
What is the HS code for Flame throwers?
The HS code for Flame throwers is 930120 (Military weapons; rocket launchers, flame-throwers, grenade launchers, torpedo tubes and similar projectors). The HS code for military flame throwers is 9301.20.
How do I classify Flame throwers for customs?
Flame throwers is classified under HS code 930120 — Military weapons; rocket launchers, flame-throwers, grenade launchers, torpedo tubes and similar projectors. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are civilian weed burners classified as flame throwers?
No, civilian devices used for agriculture or landscaping are classified under HS code 8424.89 as mechanical appliances for projecting liquids or powders.
Which countries are the top exporters of flame throwers (HS 930120)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 930120 (the code used for flame throwers) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($435M, 46% of world exports), the United States ($239M) and Norway ($73M). World exports came to about $942M, 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 flame throwers (HS 930120)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 930120 (the code used for flame throwers) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($605M, 58% of world imports), Estonia ($75M) and South Korea ($65M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 Flame throwers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 930120 for Flame throwers 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 flame throwers in Brazil?
In Brazil, flame throwers (HS 930120) is classified under NCM 9301.20.00.