Loading...
NAICSSector 33
U.S. imports of small arms ammunition (NAICS 332992) totaled $41.4M in April 2026, traded with 39 countries.
Importers of Small Arms Ammunition paid $3.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.1% on $32.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Small Arms Ammunition imports of $41.4M in April 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $36.0M.
Last updated: April 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.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
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.
Supplier Network
Get discovered by U.S. importers searching for HS 332992 — Small Arms Ammunition. Be the first supplier listed.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTRALIA | $82K | $17.4M | +$17.3M |
| CANADA | $4.5M | $9.0M | +$4.5M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $3.0M | $6.3M | +$3.3M |
| BRAZIL | $8.1M | $67K | -$8.0M |
| ISRAEL | -- | $8.1M | +$8.1M |
No geographic breakdown available
U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.
Monthly import values over time