Product classification
HS code for Mortars: 9301.10
Military weapons, artillery weapons (e.g. guns, howitzers, and mortars).
Classification of mortars under HS 9301.10
In the context of the Harmonized System, mortars as weapons are classified under HS code 9301.10. This classification is found in Chapter 93, which covers arms and ammunition, parts, and accessories thereof. Heading 9301 is dedicated to military weapons, excluding revolvers, pistols, and the arms of heading 9307. Subheading 9301.10 specifically identifies artillery weapons, which include guns, howitzers, and mortars. The classification logic is based on the military nature and the caliber of the equipment. Mortars are defined as indirect-fire weapons that launch explosive shells at low velocities and high-angle trajectories. They are distinguished from small arms by their design, which typically involves a smoothbore barrel and a baseplate. This code applies to the weapon system itself, whether it is a light infantry mortar or a heavy, vehicle-mounted version. It is essential to distinguish these military goods from civilian construction materials, which share the same name but serve entirely different purposes and are classified in different chapters of the HS nomenclature.
- Covers
- Infantry mortars (e.g., 60mm, 81mm)
- Heavy mortars for artillery units
- Towed or self-propelled mortar systems
- Muzzle-loading military mortars
- Breech-loading mortar systems
- 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. The most frequent confusion arises with HS code 3824.50, which covers non-refractory mortars and concretes used in construction. Additionally, parts for these weapons must be classified under HS code 9305.91, and the ammunition (mortar shells) must be classified under HS code 9306.90, rather than with the weapon itself.
Top exporters and importers of HS 930110 (the code used for mortars), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 930110 (the code used for mortars) 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 mortars.
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 mortars
Brazil classifies mortars 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 mortars
What is the HS code for Mortars?
The HS code for Mortars is 930110 (Military weapons; artillery weapons (e.g. guns, howitzers, and mortars)).
How do I classify Mortars for customs?
Mortars is classified under HS code 930110 — Military weapons; artillery weapons (e.g. guns, howitzers, and mortars). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for military mortars?
Military mortars are classified under HS code 9301.10 as artillery weapons.
Does this code include the shells fired by the mortar?
No, the shells and ammunition are classified separately under heading 9306.
Which countries are the top exporters of mortars (HS 930110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 930110 (the code used for mortars) 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 mortars (HS 930110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 930110 (the code used for mortars) 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 Mortars the same in all countries?
The base HS code 930110 for Mortars 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 mortars in Brazil?
In Brazil, mortars (HS 930110) is classified under NCM 9301.10.00.