HSChapter 93

Air Gun Pellets & Parts of Shotgun Cartridges

Name: Air Gun Pellets & Parts of Shotgun Cartridges (HS 930629) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

$2.5MU.S. imports · April 2026HS 930629

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HSChapter 93

Air Gun Pellets & Parts of Shotgun Cartridges

$2.5MU.S. imports · April 2026HS 930629

U.S. imports of air gun pellets & parts of shotgun cartridges (HS 930629) totaled $2.5M in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Spain and Italy lead US imports under this heading, which groups two commercially distinct product types — air gun pellets and shotgun cartridge components — into a single 10-digit line (9306290000). Air gun pellets, typically made from lead or lead-free alloys in diabolo or round-ball shapes, serve the airgun sport-shooting and pest-control markets, while shotgun cartridge parts (wads, hulls, primers) support domestic reloading operations. The lead content of traditional pellets may trigger EPA or state-level environmental compliance considerations for bulk importers, particularly in jurisdictions with restrictions on lead-based products. China is a significant third-ranked supplier, particularly for economy-grade pellets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are lead air gun pellets subject to any EPA or consumer product safety restrictions at import?

Lead pellets are not currently banned at the federal level for airgun use, but importers should monitor EPA rulemaking on lead ammunition and check state-level restrictions — California, for example, has broad lead projectile prohibitions in hunting contexts. CPSC may also scrutinize lead-containing products marketed to children. Bulk importers should conduct a regulatory review for the specific end-use market before committing to large volumes.

Why are air gun pellets and shotgun cartridge parts combined in a single HTS line, and does that create classification ambiguity?

The combination reflects the HS structure at the 6-digit level, where both product types were grouped under a single subheading. At the 10-digit US level, there is only one line (9306290000), so there is no ambiguity between the two product types for duty purposes — both are classified identically. The distinction matters primarily for import statistics, end-use documentation, and any product-specific regulatory compliance rather than for tariff treatment.

U.S. imports of air gun pellets & parts of shotgun cartridges (HS 930629) totaled $2.5M in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Spain and Italy lead US imports under this heading, which groups two commercially distinct product types — air gun pellets and shotgun cartridge components — into a single 10-digit line (9306290000). Air gun pellets, typically made from lead or lead-free alloys in diabolo or round-ball shapes, serve the airgun sport-shooting and pest-control markets, while shotgun cartridge parts (wads, hulls, primers) support domestic reloading operations. The lead content of traditional pellets may trigger EPA or state-level environmental compliance considerations for bulk importers, particularly in jurisdictions with restrictions on lead-based products. China is a significant third-ranked supplier, particularly for economy-grade pellets.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $2.5M; from 15 countries
Exports: $831K
Trade balance: Deficit of $1.6M; net importer

YTD $8.1M (April 2026) · 162 shipments/mo

Top trading partners

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
SPAIN	$674K	--	-$674K
TAIWAN	$137K	$492K	+$355K
ITALY	$424K	--	-$424K
TURKEY	$401K	--	-$401K
CHINA	$265K	--	-$265K

SPAIN

Imports$674K

Exports--

Balance-$674K

TAIWAN

Imports$137K

Exports$492K

Balance+$355K

ITALY

Imports$424K

Exports--

Balance-$424K

TURKEY

Imports$401K

Exports--

Balance-$401K

CHINA

Imports$265K

Exports--

Balance-$265K

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are lead air gun pellets subject to any EPA or consumer product safety restrictions at import?

Lead pellets are not currently banned at the federal level for airgun use, but importers should monitor EPA rulemaking on lead ammunition and check state-level restrictions — California, for example, has broad lead projectile prohibitions in hunting contexts. CPSC may also scrutinize lead-containing products marketed to children. Bulk importers should conduct a regulatory review for the specific end-use market before committing to large volumes.

Why are air gun pellets and shotgun cartridge parts combined in a single HTS line, and does that create classification ambiguity?

The combination reflects the HS structure at the 6-digit level, where both product types were grouped under a single subheading. At the 10-digit US level, there is only one line (9306290000), so there is no ambiguity between the two product types for duty purposes — both are classified identically. The distinction matters primarily for import statistics, end-use documentation, and any product-specific regulatory compliance rather than for tariff treatment.