Product classification
HS code for Rifle ammunition: 9306.30
Ammunition, cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306.
Classification of rifle ammunition under HS 9306.30
Rifle ammunition is classified under HS code 9306.30, which falls within Chapter 93 of the Harmonized System. This chapter is dedicated to arms and ammunition, including parts and accessories thereof. Heading 9306 specifically covers bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles, and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition and projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridge wads. Within this heading, sub-heading 9306.30 is designated for other cartridges and parts thereof, which includes ammunition for rifles and pistols. The classification is determined by the function of the product as a projectile-propelling unit designed for firearms. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, products are classified according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since rifle cartridges are finished units of ammunition not specifically mentioned in the shotgun or air gun subheadings, they fall into the 9306.30 category. This applies to both the complete cartridge and its individual components like cases and bullets when shipped as parts, provided they are identifiable as ammunition components.
- Covers
- Centerfire rifle cartridges
- Rimfire rifle cartridges
- Empty brass cartridge cases for rifles
- Projectiles and bullets for rifle ammunition
- Primed rifle cartridges
- Also under 9306.30
- Federal Premium 9mm
- Hornady .223
- Winchester .308
- Speer bullets
- Starline brass
- CCI rifle primers
Codes often confused with 9306.30
Common mistake. Rifle ammunition is frequently confused with shotgun cartridges, which are classified under 9306.21. Additionally, parts of shotgun ammunition are classified under 9306.29. It is also important to distinguish ammunition from explosive components like safety fuses or detonating caps, which fall under heading 3603. Importers often mistakenly use 9306.90, which is a residual category for other munitions of war, but 9306.30 is the specific code for standard small arms cartridges.
Top exporters and importers of HS 930630 (the code used for rifle ammunition), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 930630 (the code used for rifle ammunition) in UN Comtrade data was Slovakia, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Slovakia, with 30% 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 930630, not only rifle ammunition.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Slovakia $2.3B 43% of world exports
- 2 United States $704M 13% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $674M 12% of world exports
World total: $5.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Slovakia $1.3B 30% of world imports
- 2 Ukraine* ~$630M 15% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $468M 11% of world imports
World total: $4.3B 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 rifle ammunition
Brazil classifies rifle ammunition under NCM 9306.30.00: HS 9306.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rifle ammunition
What is the HS code for Rifle ammunition?
The HS code for Rifle ammunition is 930630 (Ammunition; cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306). The HS code for rifle ammunition is 9306.30, which covers cartridges and parts thereof for firearms other than shotguns or air guns.
How do I classify Rifle ammunition for customs?
Rifle ammunition is classified under HS code 930630 — Ammunition; cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are individual bullets classified under this code?
Yes, individual bullets and cartridge cases intended for rifles are classified under 9306.30 as parts of cartridges.
Which countries are the top exporters of rifle ammunition (HS 930630)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 930630 (the code used for rifle ammunition) in UN Comtrade data were Slovakia ($2.3B, 43% of world exports), the United States ($704M) and South Korea ($674M). World exports came to about $5.5B, 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 rifle ammunition (HS 930630)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 930630 (the code used for rifle ammunition) in UN Comtrade data were Slovakia ($1.3B, 30% of world imports), Ukraine (about $630M) and the United States ($468M). World imports came to about $4.3B, 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 Rifle ammunition the same in all countries?
The base HS code 930630 for Rifle ammunition 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 rifle ammunition in Brazil?
In Brazil, rifle ammunition (HS 930630) is classified under NCM 9306.30.00.