U.S. imports of Swords, Cutlasses, Bayonets, Lances & Similar Arms, with Parts, Scabbards & Shields (SITC 89113) totaled $1.3M in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Swords, Cutlasses, Bayonets, Lances & Similar Arms, with Parts, Scabbards & Shields 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 analogous weapons — along with their parts, scabbards, and shields, occupy a unique intersection of military arms regulation, antique and collectibles trade, and ceremonial use. While modern production examples intended for military use are subject to ITAR controls, antique edged weapons (generally those manufactured before a specified cutoff year) may qualify for exemptions under both ITAR and import regulations. Collectors and dealers should carefully distinguish between functional military-specification items and decorative or antique pieces, as the regulatory treatment differs substantially.
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90 import shipments a month
Antique edged weapons — generally those manufactured before 1899 or meeting specific age criteria under applicable regulations — may qualify for exemptions from ITAR controls and may be treated differently under import regulations than modern military-specification items. However, the antique determination must be documented, and reproductions or modern replicas of historical designs do not qualify for antique exemptions regardless of their appearance.
Yes, scabbards and shields specifically designed for the edged arms covered by this heading are included within this classification even when imported separately. Importers should ensure that commercial invoices clearly describe these accessories as parts or fittings for edged arms to support correct classification and avoid misclassification as general leather goods, metal fabrications, or sporting equipment.
Basic heading 359 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 89113 · $1.3M of $46.9B
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Taiwan together supply 67% of it. China pays 22.3% duty; Taiwan 10.0%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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 & Similar Arms, with Parts, Scabbards & Shields.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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