Product classification
HS code for Sporting shotguns: 9303.20
Firearms, sporting, hunting or target-shooting shotguns, including combination shotgun-rifles.
Classification of sporting shotguns under HS 9303.20
Sporting shotguns are classified under HS code 9303.20. This heading includes firearms that utilize an explosive charge to fire a projectile and are characterized by a smooth-bore barrel. The classification specifically covers shotguns designed for hunting, sporting, or target-shooting. A unique aspect of this code is that it also includes 'combination' firearms, which possess at least one smooth-bore barrel and one rifled barrel. The primary factor for classification is the intended civilian use and the smooth-bore design, which distinguishes these items from rifles. These firearms are used globally for clay pigeon shooting, trap, skeet, and various types of bird or small game hunting.
- Covers
- Pump-action sporting shotguns
- Break-action over-under shotguns
- Side-by-side hunting shotguns
- Semi-automatic sporting shotguns
- Combination shotgun-rifles
- Single-barrel smooth-bore shotguns
- Also under 9303.20
- Remington 870
- Mossberg 500
- Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon
- Browning Citori
- Winchester SXP
- Benelli M2
Codes often confused with 9303.20
Common mistake. Sporting shotguns are frequently confused with sporting rifles (9303.30). The key difference is the barrel; shotguns are smooth-bore while rifles have internal rifling. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 9302.00, which is for revolvers and pistols. Additionally, muzzle-loading firearms are classified under 9303.10, even if they are smooth-bore, so the method of loading is a critical factor in determining the correct code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 930320 (the code used for sporting shotguns), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 930320 (the code used for sporting shotguns) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 56% 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. The United Kingdom reports $1.2B of its chapter 93 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 930320, not only sporting shotguns.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $291M 43% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $223M 33% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $31M 4.6% 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: $674M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $347M 56% of world imports
- 2 Canada $38M 6.2% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $30M 4.8% of world imports
The United Kingdom reports $1.2B of its chapter 93 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
World total: $619M 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 sporting shotguns
Brazil classifies sporting shotguns under NCM 9303.20.00: HS 9303.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sporting shotguns
What is the HS code for Sporting shotguns?
The HS code for Sporting shotguns is 930320 (Firearms; sporting, hunting or target-shooting shotguns, including combination shotgun-rifles). The HS code for sporting, hunting, or target-shooting shotguns (including combination guns) is 9303.20.
How do I classify Sporting shotguns for customs?
Sporting shotguns is classified under HS code 930320 — Firearms; sporting, hunting or target-shooting shotguns, including combination shotgun-rifles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a shotgun with a rifled slug barrel classified here?
Generally, if the firearm is primarily designed as a shotgun but features a rifled barrel for slugs, it may still be classified under 9303.20, though specific national customs rulings should be consulted.
Which countries are the top exporters of sporting shotguns (HS 930320)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 930320 (the code used for sporting shotguns) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($291M, 43% of world exports), Türkiye ($223M) and the United Kingdom ($31M). World exports came to about $674M, 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 sporting shotguns (HS 930320)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 930320 (the code used for sporting shotguns) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($347M, 56% of world imports), Canada ($38M) and the United Kingdom ($30M). World imports came to about $619M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). The United Kingdom reports $1.2B of its chapter 93 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Is the HS code for Sporting shotguns the same in all countries?
The base HS code 930320 for Sporting shotguns 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 sporting shotguns in Brazil?
In Brazil, sporting shotguns (HS 930320) is classified under NCM 9303.20.00.