Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Swords, Cutlasses, Bayonets, Lances, and Similar Arms; Parts and Scabbards (HS 930700) totaled $1.3M in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Swords, Cutlasses, Bayonets, Lances, and Similar Arms; Parts and Scabbards paid $227K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 17.23% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataEdged military arms — swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances, and similar bladed weapons along with their scabbards, sheaths, and parts — are consolidated into a single 10-digit tariff line (9307000000) with no further US schedule subdivision. China is the leading supplier to the US market, with Germany and India also notable sources, spanning a range from decorative and ceremonial pieces to functional military-pattern blades. Importers should be aware that certain bayonets and combat knives may trigger ATF or CBP admissibility review depending on blade length and locking mechanism, and that articles with historical or collectible status may require additional documentation.
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90 import shipments a month
Bayonets designed for attachment to military rifles may be subject to ATF review if they meet the definition of a switchblade or gravity knife under the Federal Switchblade Act, though most fixed-blade bayonets do not. Some states also impose restrictions on importation and sale of certain blade lengths. Importers should verify both federal and destination-state requirements before entry.
Both decorative and functional swords are classified under 9307000000 in the US schedule, as there is no subdivision by intended use within this heading. However, the distinction can matter for valuation and for state-level admissibility rules. If a decorative sword is rendered permanently non-functional (e.g., blade welded to scabbard), it may be reclassifiable as an ornamental article under Chapter 83 or 97 — a determination that should be confirmed with a licensed customs broker.
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Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 9307
Subheading 930700 · $1.3M of $1.3M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$824KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $16.7M of Swords, Cutlasses, Bayonets, Lances, and Similar Arms; Parts and Scabbards and exported $8.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9307000000 | Swords, Cutlasses, Bayonets, & Siml Arms & Parts | $1.3M | 17.23% | 98.45% | $227K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9307000000 | Swords, Cutlasses, Bayonets, & Siml Arms & Parts | $824K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Taiwan together supply 67% of it. China pays 22.3% duty; Taiwan 10.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
1.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 17.23% of imports for consumption.