Product classification
HS code for Handguns: 9302.00
Revolvers and pistols, other than those of heading no. 9303 or 9304.
Classification of handguns under HS 9302.00
Handguns, including both revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, are classified under HS code 9302.00. This code is part of Chapter 93, which covers arms and ammunition. The classification is specific to firearms designed to be held and fired with one hand, distinguishing them from long guns like rifles or shotguns. The code 9302.00 is a "single-dash" subheading that covers all revolvers and pistols, provided they are not specifically excluded. The classification is based on the mechanical nature of the weapon—utilizing an explosive charge to propel a projectile—and its physical configuration as a handgun. Customs compliance for this code is strictly regulated, requiring precise identification of the firearm's action and caliber. This heading does not include antique firearms (usually those manufactured before 1899, though this varies by country) or those that use compressed air or gas. Because handguns are highly regulated, using the correct HS code is essential for legal importation and the application of specific excise taxes or security controls.
- Covers
- Semi-automatic pistols (e.g., 9mm, .45 ACP)
- Revolvers (e.g., .357 Magnum, .38 Special)
- Derringers and small pocket pistols
- Service pistols for law enforcement
- Target pistols (firearms)
- Also under 9302.00
- Glock 19
- Beretta 92FS
- Smith & Wesson M&P
- Colt Python
- SIG Sauer P320
- CZ 75
Codes often confused with 9302.00
Common mistake. Handguns are often confused with air pistols, which are classified under 9304.00. Air, gas, or spring-operated guns are not considered "firearms" in the same sense as those in 9302.00. Another common error is using 9303.30, which is for sporting or hunting rifles. While both are firearms, the distinction between a handgun (9302) and a long gun (9303) is fundamental in the HS system. Additionally, flare guns and other devices that fire only signal flares are classified under 9303.90 rather than 9302.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 930200 (the code used for handguns), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 930200 (the code used for handguns) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 60% of world imports. Türkiye reports $4.0B of its chapter 93 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher. 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 930200, not only handguns.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $189M 21% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $181M 20% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $144M 16% of world exports
Türkiye reports $4.0B of its chapter 93 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
World total: $911M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $660M 60% of world imports
- 2 Türkiye $34M 3.1% of world imports
- 3 Poland $31M 2.9% 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: $1.1B 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 handguns
Brazil classifies handguns under NCM 9302.00.00: HS 9302.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about handguns
What is the HS code for Handguns?
The HS code for Handguns is 930200 (Revolvers and pistols; other than those of heading no. 9303 or 9304).
How do I classify Handguns for customs?
Handguns is classified under HS code 930200 — Revolvers and pistols; other than those of heading no. 9303 or 9304. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a 9mm semi-automatic pistol?
A 9mm semi-automatic pistol is classified under HS code 9302.00, as it is a pistol other than those of heading 9303 or 9304.
Are airsoft handguns classified under 9302.00?
No. Airsoft guns, which use gas or springs to fire plastic pellets, are classified under HS code 9304.00, which covers other arms that do not use an explosive charge.
Which countries are the top exporters of handguns (HS 930200)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 930200 (the code used for handguns) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($189M, 21% of world exports), Türkiye ($181M) and Czechia ($144M). World exports came to about $911M, 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 its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Which countries are the top importers of handguns (HS 930200)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 930200 (the code used for handguns) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($660M, 60% of world imports), Türkiye ($34M) and Poland ($31M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 Handguns the same in all countries?
The base HS code 930200 for Handguns 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 handguns in Brazil?
In Brazil, handguns (HS 930200) is classified under NCM 9302.00.00.