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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances & similar arms, with parts, scabbards & shields (SITC 89113) totaled $1.1M in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Importers of Swords, Cutlasses, Bayonets, Lances & Similar Arms, with Parts, Scabbards & Shields paid $176K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Swords, Cutlasses, Bayonets, Lances & Similar Arms, with Parts, Scabbards & Shields imports of $1.1M in April 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time