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NAICSSector 33
U.S. exports of small arms ammunition (NAICS 332992) totaled $67.0M in July 2026.
Importers of Small Arms Ammunition paid $3.6M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.7% on $37.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Small Arms Ammunition imports of $53.7M in July 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $45.5M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataCartridges and rounds designed for firearms with a bore of 20 mm or less — including rimfire, centerfire pistol, and rifle ammunition — are tightly regulated at the federal level, with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) exercising authority over importation alongside CBP. Importers must hold a Federal Firearms License (FFL) with the appropriate importer designation and obtain ATF import permits before goods arrive at the port of entry. Projectile composition (lead-core, steel-core, armor-piercing) is a critical classification factor that determines both HTS subheading and ATF admissibility.
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745 shipments/mo
Importers must hold a Federal Firearms License (FFL) as an importer of ammunition and obtain an ATF Form 6 import permit prior to shipment. CBP will not release the goods without evidence of ATF authorization. Certain projectile types — such as armor-piercing handgun ammunition — are subject to additional restrictions or outright import prohibitions regardless of permit status.
ATF regulations prohibit the importation of armor-piercing handgun ammunition, defined by projectile core material and jacket composition. Steel-core or tungsten-core rifle ammunition may or may not meet the statutory definition depending on caliber and intended use. Importers should obtain a formal ATF classification determination for any non-lead-core projectile before committing to a purchase order.
ImportsExports
Imports
$53.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$67.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
origin
Census publishes state breakdowns for NAICS to the 4-digit level only. See NAICS 3329 for those.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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