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UK commodity code for firearms

The UK commodity code for firearms falls under heading 9303 — Firearms; other similar devices (e.g. sporting shotguns and rifles, muzzle-loading firearms, very pistols, devices for firing flares or blank ammunition, captive bolt humane killers, line throwing guns). The specific 10-digit UK codes are listed below.

UK commodity codes for firearms

International equivalents for firearms

RegionCode systemHeading
🌐 Global (WCO)Harmonized System (HS)9303
🇺🇸 United StatesHTS9303.20.00.20
🇪🇺 European UnionCN/TARIC9303.20.10.00

Where it sits in the hierarchy

Chapter 93 — Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof → Heading 9303 — Firearms; other similar devices (e.g. sporting shotguns and rifles, muzzle-loading firearms, very pistols, devices for firing flares or blank ammunition, captive bolt humane killers, line throwing guns)

FAQ

What is the UK commodity code for firearms? The heading is 9303 (Firearms; other similar devices (e.g. sporting shotguns and rifles, muzzle-loading firearms, very pistols, devices for firing flares or blank ammunition, captive bolt humane killers, line throwing guns)). Choose the specific 10-digit code above that best matches your goods when completing a UK customs declaration.

What is a commodity code? A commodity code is the UK's 10-digit import/export classification number, based on the global 6-digit HS system but extended for UK tariff and VAT purposes.

Where can I verify this commodity code? Always confirm with the UK Trade Tariff or consult a customs broker.

Also see: Global HS code for firearms · US HTS code for firearms

Beta — data is for general reference only and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Always verify with HMRC or the UK Trade Tariff before making import/export decisions.