Bombs — HTS 9306
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
Chapter 93 › Heading 9306
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 9306 is a broad product category for ammunition and other munitions, including items such as cartridges, projectiles, grenades, mines, missiles, torpedoes, bombs, and related parts. It also covers certain components used with ammunition, such as shot and cartridge wads. The heading is about the nature and function of the goods—not merely whether they are made of metal or shipped as a set.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the specific kind of article, such as a complete round, projectile, explosive item, or part. The subheadings then commonly distinguish products by type, intended use, construction, material, or other technical characteristics. Read the complete subheading descriptions and any applicable legal notes; do not choose a code based only on a keyword or the first material listed.
What to check
- Describe the item precisely: complete ammunition, projectile, component, part, or another munition.
- Check the product’s function, technical design, caliber or dimensions, and whether it is live, inert, training, or otherwise modified.
- Compare every applicable 8-digit subheading and confirm whether its wording depends on material, type, use, or construction.
- Review the HTSUS legal notes, section and chapter notes, and any relevant rulings before classifying unusual parts or combinations.
- For controlled or technically complex goods, have a customs broker or classification specialist verify the code and any separate import or export requirements.
HTS heading 9306 summary
Bombs is a 4-digit product category containing 3 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 9306.30 | Other cartridges and parts thereof |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9306.21.00.00 👉 | Cartridges | Free | — | 30% |
| 9306.29.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 45% |
| 9306.90.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 45% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9306?
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. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.