Product classification
HS code for Howitzers: 9301.10
Military weapons, artillery weapons (e.g. guns, howitzers, and mortars).
Classification of howitzers under HS 9301.10
Howitzers are classified under HS code 9301.10. This code is located in Chapter 93, which covers arms and ammunition, and parts and accessories thereof. Heading 9301 is reserved for military weapons, excluding revolvers, pistols, and the arms of heading 9307. Sub-heading 9301.10 specifically identifies artillery weapons, which include guns, howitzers, and mortars. The classification is based on the military nature of the item and its technical specifications as a large-caliber projectile-firing weapon. Howitzers are distinguished by their ability to fire both at low and high angles, providing versatility in field operations. Even when these weapons are mounted on a mobile chassis (self-propelled), the weapon system itself is the primary characteristic for classification under this heading, although the vehicle component may involve cross-references to Chapter 87.
- Covers
- Towed howitzers
- Self-propelled howitzers (weapon component)
- Field howitzers
- Mountain howitzers
- Heavy artillery howitzers
- Siege howitzers
- Also under 9301.10
- M777 Howitzer
- PzH 2000
- 2S19 Msta-S
- CAESAR self-propelled howitzer
- K9 Thunder
Codes often confused with 9301.10
Common mistake. Howitzers are sometimes misclassified under HS code 9301.90, which is a residual category for other military weapons like machine guns or rifles. Another common misclassification involves HS code 8710, which covers tanks and other armored fighting vehicles. While a self-propelled howitzer includes a vehicle, the artillery piece itself is the defining feature for 9301.10. Additionally, antique howitzers (typically those over 100 years old) may be classified under heading 9706 as antiques, rather than as functional military weapons.
Top exporters and importers of HS 930110 (the code used for howitzers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 930110 (the code used for howitzers) in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 59% 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 930110, not only howitzers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $740M 61% of world exports
- 2 United States $197M 16% of world exports
- 3 Poland $111M 9.2% 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: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $639M 59% of world imports
- 2 Ukraine* ~$179M 16% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Spain $45M 4.2% of world imports
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 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 howitzers
Brazil classifies howitzers under NCM 9301.10.00: HS 9301.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about howitzers
What is the HS code for Howitzers?
The HS code for Howitzers is 930110 (Military weapons; artillery weapons (e.g. guns, howitzers, and mortars)). The HS code for howitzers, as part of military artillery weapons, is 9301.10.
How do I classify Howitzers for customs?
Howitzers is classified under HS code 930110 — Military weapons; artillery weapons (e.g. guns, howitzers, and mortars). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are self-propelled howitzers included in this code?
Yes, the artillery system of a self-propelled howitzer is classified under 9301.10, though the complete unit is often evaluated alongside armored vehicles in heading 8710.
Which countries are the top exporters of howitzers (HS 930110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 930110 (the code used for howitzers) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($740M, 61% of world exports), the United States ($197M) and Poland ($111M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 howitzers (HS 930110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 930110 (the code used for howitzers) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($639M, 59% of world imports), Ukraine (about $179M) and Spain ($45M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 Howitzers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 930110 for Howitzers 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 howitzers in Brazil?
In Brazil, howitzers (HS 930110) is classified under NCM 9301.10.00.