Product classification
HS code for Hunting shotguns: 9303.20
Firearms, sporting, hunting or target-shooting shotguns, including combination shotgun-rifles.
Classification of hunting shotguns under HS 9303.20
Hunting shotguns are classified under HS code 9303.20. This subheading specifically covers sporting, hunting, or target-shooting shotguns, including combination shotgun-rifles. The defining characteristic of a shotgun for HS classification is its smoothbore barrel, designed to fire a collection of small pellets (shot) or a single slug. The classification logic separates these from rifled firearms (9303.30) and military weapons (9301). Shotguns are primarily used for bird hunting, clay shooting, and certain types of large game hunting. The inclusion of combination guns (firearms with both a smoothbore and a rifled barrel) under this code simplifies the classification of versatile hunting tools. Proper classification is essential for adhering to international firearms trade regulations and ensuring that the correct excise taxes and import duties are applied.
- Covers
- Pump-action hunting shotguns
- Break-action shotguns (single or double barrel)
- Over-under and side-by-side shotguns
- Semi-automatic sporting shotguns
- Combination shotgun-rifles
- Smoothbore firearms designed for target shooting
- Also under 9303.20
- Remington 870
- Mossberg 500
- Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon
- Browning Citori
- Winchester SXP
- Benelli M2
Codes often confused with 9303.20
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 9303.30, which is for rifles. If the barrel has internal rifling, it cannot be classified as a shotgun unless it is a combination gun. Another error involves muzzle-loading shotguns, which have their own specific code, 9303.10. Additionally, shotguns designed for military or police use (such as certain high-capacity tactical models) may be moved to 9301 depending on national customs interpretations and technical specifications.
Top exporters and importers of HS 930320 (the code used for hunting shotguns), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 930320 (the code used for hunting shotguns) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 56% 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 its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 930320, not only hunting shotguns.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $291M 43% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $223M 33% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $31M 4.6% 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: $674M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $347M 56% of world imports
- 2 Canada $38M 6.2% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $30M 4.8% of world imports
The United Kingdom reports $1.2B of its chapter 93 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
World total: $619M 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 hunting shotguns
Brazil classifies hunting shotguns under NCM 9303.20.00: HS 9303.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hunting shotguns
What is the HS code for Hunting shotguns?
The HS code for Hunting shotguns is 930320 (Firearms; sporting, hunting or target-shooting shotguns, including combination shotgun-rifles). The HS code for sporting and hunting shotguns is 9303.20.
How do I classify Hunting shotguns for customs?
Hunting shotguns is classified under HS code 930320 — Firearms; sporting, hunting or target-shooting shotguns, including combination shotgun-rifles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are combination shotgun-rifles classified here?
Yes, combination firearms that feature both a shotgun barrel and a rifle barrel are specifically included in HS code 9303.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of hunting shotguns (HS 930320)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 930320 (the code used for hunting shotguns) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($291M, 43% of world exports), Türkiye ($223M) and the United Kingdom ($31M). World exports came to about $674M, 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 hunting shotguns (HS 930320)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 930320 (the code used for hunting shotguns) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($347M, 56% of world imports), Canada ($38M) and the United Kingdom ($30M). World imports came to about $619M, 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 its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Is the HS code for Hunting shotguns the same in all countries?
The base HS code 930320 for Hunting shotguns 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 hunting shotguns in Brazil?
In Brazil, hunting shotguns (HS 930320) is classified under NCM 9303.20.00.