U.S. imports of Shotgun Cartridges (SITC 89122) totaled $6.8M in August 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Importers of Shotgun Cartridges paid $525K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.76% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataShotgun shells—loaded, fixed ammunition designed for smooth-bore shotguns—are classified under SITC 89122 and face Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) import permit requirements before entry into US commerce. Gauge, shot size, and shell composition (lead, steel, bismuth) are the primary specification distinctions that affect both classification and end-use suitability for hunting, sport shooting, or law enforcement. Importers should be aware that certain shotgun ammunition lines may be subject to antidumping or Section 301 trade-remedy measures depending on country of origin, making origin documentation a critical compliance step.
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115 import shipments a month
Importers must obtain an ATF Form 6 import permit before bringing shotgun cartridges into the US. The permit specifies the type, quantity, and country of origin of the ammunition, and shipments without a valid permit will be refused entry.
Shot composition—lead, steel, bismuth, tungsten, or other non-toxic materials—does not change the SITC 89122 classification but can affect downstream regulatory requirements. For example, non-toxic shot is mandated for waterfowl hunting under US Fish & Wildlife Service rules, so buyers sourcing for that market must verify shot material specifications in the commercial invoice and packing list.
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Basic heading 89122 · $6.8M of $46.9B
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Imports · August 2026
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Italy and Spain together supply 89% of it.
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$6.8MYoY · free account
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$3.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $68.2M of Shotgun Cartridges.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.