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U.S. imports of cartridges and parts thereof (nesoi) (HS 930630) totaled $30.7M in April 2026, traded with 33 countries.
Importers of Cartridges and Parts Thereof (NESOI) paid $2.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.6% on $23.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Cartridges and Parts Thereof (NESOI) imports of $30.7M in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $27.6M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBrazil dominates US imports under this heading, with the Czech Republic and Germany also serving as significant sources of centerfire and rimfire cartridges for civilian and law enforcement markets. The US schedule breaks out .22 caliber rifle and pistol cartridges (9306304110), other rifle and pistol cartridges (9306304120), cartridges containing a projectile NESOI (9306304130), cartridges for riveting or similar tools (9306304138), empty shells for rifles or pistols (9306304140), other empty shells (9306304150), cartridges not containing a projectile and not empty (9306304160), and parts of cartridges (9306308000). Importers must comply with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) import permit requirements, and certain lines may be subject to Section 301 trade measures depending on origin. Correct classification between loaded cartridges, blank cartridges, and empty cases is a frequent audit trigger, as each carries a distinct 10-digit tariff line.
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A cartridge not containing a projectile and not empty (9306304160) is charged with propellant or primer but lacks a bullet, which can include blanks and certain signaling rounds. Importers should document the internal composition and intended use clearly in entry documentation, as misclassification between this line and loaded cartridges (9306304120 or 9306304130) is a common CBP audit finding.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) requires an import permit for most commercial ammunition imports. Importers must obtain ATF Form 6 approval before shipment, and the permit must specify the type, caliber, and quantity of cartridges being imported.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTRALIA | $82K | $16.9M | +$16.9M |
| CANADA | $3.1M | $6.4M | +$3.3M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $2.7M | $6.0M | +$3.3M |
| BRAZIL | $8.1M | $67K | -$8.0M |
| ISRAEL | -- | $7.7M | +$7.7M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9306304120 | CARTRIDGES FOR RIFLE OR PISTOLS, NESOI | $17.7M | 8.66% | $1.5M |
| 9306308000 | PARTS OF CARATRIDGES, NESOI | $6.2M | 8.62% | $210K |
| 9306304140 | EMPTY CARTRIDGES SHELLS FOR RIFLES OR PISTOLS | $3.3M | 7.30% | $143K |
| 9306304160 | CARTRIDGES NOT CONTAINING A PROJECTILE & NT EMPTY | $1.6M | 9.43% | $39K |
| 9306304150 | EMPTY CARTRIDGES SHELLS, NESOI | $830K | 10.00% | $44K |
| 9306304110 | CARTRIDGES FOR RIFLE OR PISTOLS .22 CALIBER | $681K | 10.00% | $68K |
| 9306304138 | CARTRIDGES FOR RIVETING OR SIMILAR TOOLS & PARTS | $336K | 10.00% | $34K |
| 9306304130 | CARTRIDGES CONTAINING A PROJECTILE, NESOI | $3K | 0.00% | -- |
CARTRIDGES FOR RIFLE OR PISTOLS, NESOI
PARTS OF CARATRIDGES, NESOI
EMPTY CARTRIDGES SHELLS FOR RIFLES OR PISTOLS
CARTRIDGES NOT CONTAINING A PROJECTILE & NT EMPTY
EMPTY CARTRIDGES SHELLS, NESOI
CARTRIDGES FOR RIFLE OR PISTOLS .22 CALIBER
CARTRIDGES FOR RIVETING OR SIMILAR TOOLS & PARTS
CARTRIDGES CONTAINING A PROJECTILE, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9306308000 | PARTS OF CARATRIDGES, NESOI | $20.4M |
| 9306304130 | CARTRIDGES CONTAINING A PROJECTILE, NESOI | $19.0M |
| 9306304120 | CARTRIDGES FOR RIFLE OR PISTOLS, NESOI | $15.9M |
| 9306304140 | EMPTY CARTRIDGES SHELLS FOR RIFLES OR PISTOLS | $2.5M |
| 9306304110 | CARTRIDGES FOR RIFLE OR PISTOLS .22 CALIBER | $2.3M |
| 9306304160 | CARTRIDGES NOT CONTAINING A PROJECTILE & NT EMPTY | $373K |
| 9306304138 | CARTRIDGES FOR RIVETING OR SIMILAR TOOLS & PARTS | $362K |
| 9306304150 | EMPTY CARTRIDGES SHELLS, NESOI | $102K |
PARTS OF CARATRIDGES, NESOI
466.0K kg
CARTRIDGES CONTAINING A PROJECTILE, NESOI
1.5M no
CARTRIDGES FOR RIFLE OR PISTOLS, NESOI
24.7M no
EMPTY CARTRIDGES SHELLS FOR RIFLES OR PISTOLS
2.8M no
CARTRIDGES FOR RIFLE OR PISTOLS .22 CALIBER
31.7M no
CARTRIDGES NOT CONTAINING A PROJECTILE & NT EMPTY
51.1K no
CARTRIDGES FOR RIVETING OR SIMILAR TOOLS & PARTS
7.7K ths
EMPTY CARTRIDGES SHELLS, NESOI
27.1K no
BOMB MINES OT AMMNTION PROJCTIONS ETC AND PARTS
HS 930690
REVOLVERS & PISTOLS, DESIGNED TO FIRE LIVE AMMO
HS 930200
PTS & ACCESSORIES,OF PISTOLS OR REVOLVERS
HS 930510
PARTS & ACCESSOR. OF MILITARY WEAPONS OF HEAD 9301
HS 930591
SPORT HUNT TARGET-SHOOT SHOTGUN EX MUZZLE-LOADING
HS 930320
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SHOTGUNS/RIFLES HEAD 9303
HS 930520
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILMINGTON, NC | -- | $23.9M | +$23.9M |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $11.4M | $2.9M | -$8.5M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $4.4M | $4.0M | -$358K |