Product classification

HS code for Military rifles: 9301.90

Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols, and arms of heading 9307, n.e.c. in heading 9301.

Classification of military rifles under HS 9301.90

Military rifles are classified under HS code 9301.90. Chapter 93 of the Harmonized System covers arms and ammunition, and heading 9301 is specifically designated for military weapons. This excludes revolvers and pistols, which are classified under 9302. The sub-heading 9301.90 is a residual category for "other" military weapons that are not specifically listed as artillery, rocket launchers, or flame-throwers. Military rifles are distinguished from civilian firearms by their design, which usually includes features for combat such as selective fire (automatic or burst), high-capacity magazines, and compatibility with military-grade accessories. The classification is determined by the intended use and the technical specifications of the firearm. Proper classification is critical because military weapons are subject to stringent international trade regulations, including the Wassenaar Arrangement and various national defense export control laws.

Covers
  • Assault rifles (e.g., AK-47, M16 variants)
  • Military-grade sniper rifles
  • Battle rifles
  • Carbines designed for military use
  • Light machine guns classified as rifles
Also under 9301.90
  • AK-47
  • M16
  • FN SCAR
  • HK MP5
  • M2 Browning
  • Barrett M82
  • PKM machine gun

Codes often confused with 9301.90

Common mistake. The most common misclassification is under HS code 9303, which covers other firearms and similar devices that operate by the firing of an explosive charge, such as sporting, hunting, or target-shooting rifles. The distinction between 9301 (military) and 9303 (non-military) is often a point of contention. If a rifle is designed for military combat, it must stay in 9301.90, even if it is being sold to a civilian collector. Another error is 9302.00, but that code is strictly for revolvers and pistols (handguns).

93.03Firearms; other similar devices (e.g. sporting shotguns and rifles, muzzle-loading firearms, very pistols, devices for firing flares or blank ammunition, captive bolt humane killers, line throwing guns)93.01Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols and arms of heading no. 93079302.00Revolvers and pistols; other than those of heading no. 9303 or 9304

Top exporters and importers of HS 930190 (the code used for military rifles), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 930190 (the code used for military rifles) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 69% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 21% 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 930190, not only military rifles.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $516M
  2. 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$81M
  3. 3 South Korea $31M

Türkiye reports $4.0B of its chapter 93 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.

World total: $754M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Indonesia $131M
  2. 2 Ukraine* ~$59M
  3. 3 Australia $51M

World total: $609M 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 military rifles

Brazil classifies military rifles under NCM 9301.90.00: HS 9301.90 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about military rifles

What is the HS code for Military rifles?

The HS code for Military rifles is 930190 (Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols, and arms of heading 9307, n.e.c. in heading 9301). Military rifles are classified under HS code 9301.90.

How do I classify Military rifles for customs?

Military rifles is classified under HS code 930190 — Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols, and arms of heading 9307, n.e.c. in heading 9301. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the difference between HS 9301 and 9303?

HS 9301 is for military-grade weapons, while HS 9303 is for civilian firearms used for hunting, sport, or self-defense.

Which countries are the top exporters of military rifles (HS 930190)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 930190 (the code used for military rifles) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($516M, 69% of world exports), the United Arab Emirates (about $81M) and South Korea ($31M). World exports came to about $754M, 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 military rifles (HS 930190)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 930190 (the code used for military rifles) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($131M, 21% of world imports), Ukraine (about $59M) and Australia ($51M). World imports came to about $609M, 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 Military rifles the same in all countries?

The base HS code 930190 for Military rifles 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 military rifles in Brazil?

In Brazil, military rifles (HS 930190) is classified under NCM 9301.90.00.