Product classification
HS code for Muzzleloader: 9303.90
Firearms, n.e.c. in heading no. 9303.
Classification of muzzleloader under HS 9303.90
Muzzleloaders are classified under HS code 9303.90, which serves as the residual category for firearms that operate through the discharge of an explosive charge but are not specifically identified as shotguns or rifles in the preceding subheadings. The classification is determined by the mechanical nature of the weapon; specifically, it is a firearm where the projectile and propellant are loaded through the muzzle (the front of the barrel). Under the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, the product is placed in Chapter 93 because it is a weapon. While some muzzle-loading firearms are specifically mentioned in 9303.10 in certain regional tariffs, the 9303.90 code is used for other firearms that do not fit the standard definitions of sporting or target-shooting equipment. The classification depends on the item being a functional firearm rather than a non-firing decorative model or an antique that qualifies for Chapter 97.
- Covers
- Black powder muzzle-loading rifles
- Percussion cap muskets
- Flintlock pistols and long guns
- Modern inline muzzleloaders for hunting
- Muzzle-loading cannons (non-military)
- Also under 9303.90
- Webley & Scott flare pistol
- Schermuly line thrower
- Accles & Shelvoke captive-bolt stunner
- specific black powder signal guns
Codes often confused with 9303.90
Common mistake. Muzzleloaders are frequently misclassified under HS code 9303.10, which is specifically reserved for muzzle-loading firearms in many jurisdictions. However, if the item is a replica of an antique but manufactured recently, it must remain in Chapter 93. Another common error is attempting to classify them under 9706.00 as antiques. To qualify for Chapter 97, the firearm must generally be over 100 years old and often rendered inoperable or kept as a collector's piece; modern functional replicas never qualify for 9706.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 930390 (the code used for muzzleloader), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 930390 (the code used for muzzleloader) in UN Comtrade data was Qatar, with about 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 33% 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 930390, not only muzzleloader.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Qatar* ~$36M 30% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Thailand $16M 13% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $15M 12% 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: $122M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $37M 33% of world imports
- 2 Thailand $18M 16% of world imports
- 3 Spain $7.8M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $112M 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 codes for muzzleloader
Brazil splits HS 9303.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9303.90.10Launchers for less-lethal shotgun cartridges
- 9303.90.90Other firearms, e.g. flare or blank-firing pistols
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about muzzleloader
What is the HS code for Muzzleloader?
The HS code for Muzzleloader is 930390 (Firearms; n.e.c. in heading no. 9303). The HS code for a muzzleloader is 9303.90, covering firearms not elsewhere specified that operate by firing an explosive charge.
How do I classify Muzzleloader for customs?
Muzzleloader is classified under HS code 930390 — Firearms; n.e.c. in heading no. 9303. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are modern muzzleloader replicas classified as antiques?
No, modern replicas are classified as functional firearms under 9303.90 regardless of their historical design, as they do not meet the age requirements for Chapter 97.
Which countries are the top exporters of muzzleloader (HS 930390)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 930390 (the code used for muzzleloader) in UN Comtrade data were Qatar (about $36M, 30% of world exports), Thailand ($16M) and Türkiye ($15M). World exports came to about $122M, 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 muzzleloader (HS 930390)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 930390 (the code used for muzzleloader) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($37M, 33% of world imports), Thailand ($18M) and Spain ($7.8M). World imports came to about $112M, 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 the same in all countries?
The base HS code 930390 for Muzzleloader 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 in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 930390 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for muzzleloader depends on the product's details: 9303.90.10 (Launchers for less-lethal shotgun cartridges), 9303.90.90 (Other firearms, e.g. flare or blank-firing pistols).