Cartridges and empty cartridge shells

This code covers cartridges and empty cartridge shells, encompassing various types for rifles, pistols, and specialized tools. Use this code when classifying these munitions and related items for import/export, as the duty is generally free for standard trade partners or eligible FTA programs, falling within the broader category of Arms and Ammunition (Chapter 93).

Detailed information for HTS Code 9306.30.41

This code falls within the chapter covering arms and ammunition, specifically dealing with cartridges and empty cartridge shells. The 9306.30.41 code covers other cartridges and parts thereof, encompassing a variety of types like those for rifles, pistols, riveting tools, or captive-bolt humane killers, as well as empty shells. Subdivisions further specify the type of cartridge or shell – for example, .22 caliber rifle cartridges, empty shells for pistols, or other general cartridge types – and statistical reporting should align with the most specific subdivision applicable to the goods being reported. Choose the appropriate statistical suffix (9306.30.41.10 through 9306.30.41.60) based on the precise type of cartridge or shell being classified.

Chapter	Chapter 93 - Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof
Section	Section XIX - Arms and Ammunition; Parts and Accessories Thereof

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General Duty

Free

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

N/A

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The general duty rate for HTS code 9306.30.41 and all its subdivisions is free, applying to imports from standard trade partners (NTR). Special rates are not specified, but may apply to eligible FTA or preference programs. Reporting units are in thousands of “No.” (number of cartridges/shells). This means that goods falling under this HTS code, including the subdivisions for specific cartridge types (.22 caliber, for rifles/pistols, empty shells, etc.), enter the US duty-free from qualifying countries, while other countries may be subject to standard NTR rates or potentially reduced rates under free trade agreements or preference programs.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 30%

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Code subdivisions

9306.30.41.10

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 cartridgewads: > Other cartridges and parts thereof: > Cartridges and empty cartridge shells > Cartridges containing a projectile: > For rifles or pistols > .22 caliber

9306.30.41.20

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 cartridgewads: > Other cartridges and parts thereof: > Cartridges and empty cartridge shells > Cartridges containing a projectile: > For rifles or pistols > Other

9306.30.41.30

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 cartridgewads: > Other cartridges and parts thereof: > Cartridges and empty cartridge shells > Cartridges containing a projectile: > Other

9306.30.41.38

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 cartridgewads: > Other cartridges and parts thereof: > Cartridges and empty cartridge shells > Cartridges for riveting or similar tools or for captive-bolt humane killers and parts thereof

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9306.30.41.40

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 cartridgewads: > Other cartridges and parts thereof: > Cartridges and empty cartridge shells > Empty cartridge shells: > For rifles or pistols

9306.30.41.50

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 cartridgewads: > Other cartridges and parts thereof: > Cartridges and empty cartridge shells > Empty cartridge shells: > Other

9306.30.41.60

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 cartridgewads: > Other cartridges and parts thereof: > Cartridges and empty cartridge shells > Other

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Chapter & section notes

Chapter notes

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 93 ARMS AND AMMUNITION; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF XIX 93-1 Notes 1. This chapter does not cover: (a) Goods of chapter 36 (for example, percussion caps, detonators, signaling flares); (b) Parts of general use, as defined in note 2 to section XV, of base metal (section XV), or similar goods of plastics (chapter 39); (c) Armored fighting vehicles (heading 8710); (d) Telescopic sights or other optical devices suitable for use with arms, unless mounted on a firearm or entered with the firearm on which they are designed to be mounted (chapter 90); (e) Bows, arrows, fencing foils or toys (chapter 95); or (f) Collectors' pieces or antiques (heading 9705 or 9706). 2. In heading 9306, the reference to "parts thereof" does not include radio or radar apparatus of heading 8526. Statistical Note 1. The calculation of duties, under subheadings 9301.90.30, 9303.30.40 and 9303.30.80, for rifles imported either with telescopic sights mounted on them or with telescopic sights designed to be mounted on them, requires that these articles be constructively separated into their component parts and each component separately valued.The individual components shall be separately reported under the appropriate statistical suffixes. In each instance, the sum of the values of the individual components shall be equal to the total value of the article. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XIX 93-2

Section notes

SECTION XIX ARMS AND AMMUNITION; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF XIX - 1 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XIX-2 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes

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