Product classification
HS code for Muzzleloader firearms: 9303.10
Firearms, muzzle-loading.
Classification of muzzleloader firearms under HS 9303.10
Muzzleloader firearms are classified under HS code 9303.10. Chapter 93 covers arms and ammunition, including parts and accessories thereof. Heading 9303 is designated for other firearms and similar devices which operate by the firing of an explosive charge, such as sporting shotguns and rifles, very pistols, and devices for firing blank ammunition. Subheading 9303.10 specifically covers muzzle-loading firearms. These are defined as firearms where the projectile and the propellant charge are loaded from the muzzle of the barrel rather than through the breech. This classification includes both modern replicas of historical firearms and functional muzzle-loading weapons used for hunting or target shooting. The classification is determined by the mechanical loading method of the firearm. It is important to note that while these are firearms, they are distinguished from breech-loading weapons (classified elsewhere in 9303 or 9301) by their specific loading mechanism and the absence of a modern cartridge system.
- Covers
- Black powder muzzle-loading rifles
- Muzzle-loading pistols and revolvers
- Muzzle-loading shotguns
- Modern inline muzzle-loaders
- Also under 9303.10
- Traditions Kentucky Rifle
- Pietta 1851 Navy Revolver
- CVA Optima V2
- Davide Pedersoli Sharps Rifle
- Uberti 1858 Remington
Codes often confused with 9303.10
Common mistake. Muzzleloader firearms are often confused with antique firearms classified under HS code 9706.00. However, for a firearm to be classified as an antique under Chapter 97, it generally must be over 100 years old. Modern replicas of muzzle-loaders, even if they look identical to 18th-century models, remain in 9303.10. Furthermore, muzzle-loaders must be distinguished from military weapons under 9301. While some muzzle-loaders were historically military weapons, current classification usually places them in 9303 unless they are currently used by armed forces. Air guns and spring guns are also distinct, falling under 9304.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 930310 (the code used for muzzleloader firearms), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 930310 (the code used for muzzleloader firearms) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 73% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 930310, not only muzzleloader firearms.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $15M 52% of world exports
- 2 Italy $9.5M 33% of world exports
- 3 Romania $2.9M 10% of world exports
World total: $29M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $19M 73% of world imports
- 2 France $3.7M 14% of world imports
- 3 Germany $1.1M 4.1% of world imports
World total: $26M 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 muzzleloader firearms
Brazil classifies muzzleloader firearms under NCM 9303.10.00: HS 9303.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about muzzleloader firearms
What is the HS code for Muzzleloader firearms?
The HS code for Muzzleloader firearms is 930310 (Firearms; muzzle-loading). The HS code for muzzle-loading firearms is 9303.10.
How do I classify Muzzleloader firearms for customs?
Muzzleloader firearms is classified under HS code 930310 — Firearms; muzzle-loading. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are modern muzzle-loading hunting rifles included here?
Yes, modern inline muzzle-loaders designed for hunting are classified under 9303.10 because they are loaded through the muzzle, regardless of their modern materials or sights.
Which countries are the top exporters of muzzleloader firearms (HS 930310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 930310 (the code used for muzzleloader firearms) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($15M, 52% of world exports), Italy ($9.5M) and Romania ($2.9M). World exports came to about $29M, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of muzzleloader firearms (HS 930310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 930310 (the code used for muzzleloader firearms) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($19M, 73% of world imports), France ($3.7M) and Germany ($1.1M). World imports came to about $26M, 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 Muzzleloader firearms the same in all countries?
The base HS code 930310 for Muzzleloader firearms 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 muzzleloader firearms in Brazil?
In Brazil, muzzleloader firearms (HS 930310) is classified under NCM 9303.10.00.