Hi-Tech

Weapons

Name: Weapons (Hi-Tech 09) -- U.S. Export Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

Hi-Tech 09

U.S. imports · July 2026: $159.4M; YTD $873.3M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $225.1M

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U.S. exports of weapons (Hi-Tech 09) totaled $225.1M in July 2026.

Importers of Weapons paid $5.6M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $39.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Weapons imports of $159.4M in July 2026 ran 28% above the year-to-date monthly average of $124.8M.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Classified under hitech category 09, weapons encompass a broad range of controlled military and dual-use armaments subject to stringent US export and import controls administered through multiple regulatory frameworks, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Importers and exporters must navigate licensing requirements from the State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) or the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), depending on the specific article. Trade in weapons-category goods is also subject to end-user and end-use screening, with certain items additionally restricted under UN arms embargoes and bilateral agreements. Classification at the line level is highly fact-specific, and misclassification carries significant legal exposure.

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2.3K shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$159.4MYoY · Pro

Exports

$225.1MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$779.7M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Exports · July 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which US agencies regulate the import and export of goods in the weapons category?

Jurisdiction depends on the specific item. The State Department's DDTC regulates defense articles on the US Munitions List under ITAR, while the Commerce Department's BIS controls dual-use items under the EAR. Some transactions also require ATF involvement for firearms and ammunition. Determining the correct regulatory pathway before shipment is essential.

What documentation is typically required to import a weapons-category article into the United States?

Required documentation varies by item but commonly includes an import permit or license, an end-user certificate, a DSP-61 import certificate (for ITAR-controlled articles), and commercial invoices with precise technical specifications. Customs brokers experienced in defense trade compliance should be engaged early, as incomplete documentation can result in seizure or denial of entry. Classification is complex; consult a licensed customs broker or the relevant agency.