UK Global Tariff · commodity code · HS 9301.90
9301 90 00 00: Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols: other
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: UK Global Tariff · checked on 24 October 2026
- 9301 Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols and the arms of heading 9307
- 9301 90 00 00 Other
What you pay
Importing into UK
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Import requirements 4
- Prohibition or restrictionImport prohibition
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Import controlHealth and Safety Executive Import Licensing Firearms and Ammunition
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- Firearms Act 1968 (as amended)
- Documents
- 9020
- 9026
- 9044
- 9023
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Iraq, Russia, Syria, Ukraine
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 748, S.I. 2020/707, S.I. 2019/792, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9024
- 9032
- 9025
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control on restricted goods and technologies
- Applies to goods from
- Iran, Libya, Russia
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/461, 2020 No. 1665, S.I. 2019/855
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| European Union (including code " EU") | Free | |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
Footnotes
TN200 The export of these items may be controlled under the Export Control Order 2008 as amended…
TN205 The following regulations impose trade restrictions on internal repression goods and techn…
& amp; bull; The Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
& amp; bull; The Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023
& amp; bull; The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
& amp; bull; The Myanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021
& amp; bull; The Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
& amp; bull; The Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
& amp; bull; The Zimbabwe (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
TN208 The Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 impose trade restrictions on certain good…
TN210 The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 impose trade restrictions on certain good…
TN701 According to the Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 (OJ L183, p. 9), as retained in UK La…
The prohibition shall not apply in respect of:
(a) the execution until 26 September 2014, of trade contracts concluded before 25 June 2014, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal persons, entity or body seeking to perform the contract have notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established.
(b) goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 and Regulation (EU) No 374/2014, as retained in UK Law, or in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement
UK: imports by month · HS 9301.90
Same subheading in other tariffs
9301.90 Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols: other
EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
USA Free – 2.6% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 1.3% · 1× specific or compound duty 
Canada Free – 7% Third-country duty 10 tariff lines · average 0.7% 
Mexico 5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Brazil 18% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Argentina 20% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Peru 6% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Japan 8.4% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 7% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 20% Third-country duty 1 tariff line Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- 600009430 HMRC
Machine guns that are live and capable of firing live ammunition and they are intended for firearms collection. The quantity being imported is 1800. The machine gun is a .50 calibre (12.7 x 99mm) single barrel rapid-fire machine gun suitable for rotary-wing aircraft applications providing…
- 600009476 HMRC
This product is a Mini gun, this weapon is a type of gatling gun designed for speed and accuracy. It can achieve the extreme shot density needed to suppress multiple targets in short periods of time with 1/50th of a second between each shot. The gatling gun chambers 7.62 x 51mm bullets with…
- 600009370 HMRC
This rifle includes an adjustable gas block that allows for a consistent feel whether shooting suppressed or unsuppressed. The bolt carrier group reduces overall recoil impulse and is easy to maintain and operate in all conditions. Designed around a Cold Hammer Forged barrel with an innovative…
- 600009374 HMRC
The Dillon Aero M134D Mini gun is designed for speed and accuracy. It can achieve the extreme shot density needed to suppress multiple targets in short periods of time. Additionally, the M134D is virtually free of recoil. When properly mounted, it moves only slightly aft, without any tendency to…
- 600009364 HMRC
The semi- automatic rifle style rearm features the RIS II picatinny quad rail, which has been in use by US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) for the SOPMOD Block II program since 2005. The rifle is built around a 14.5 inch Cold Hammer Forged M4 Pro le barrel with a permanently attached Daniel…
- 600009150 HMRC
A re-coli operated semi automatic Rifle. Used for target shooting. Smooth bore. Caliber of 50 BMG (Browning Machine Gun). Barrel Length 29". Twist length 1.15". Weight 28.7lbs. Mag. capacity of 10 Rounds. Rail length 23". 27 MOA.
Legal notes
In the UK Global Tariff, 9301 90 00 00 is one of 1 line under subheading 9301.90, military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols: other.
The third-country duty is free, and quantities are declared in p/st.
Goods from 83 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard Free; 83 of them pay no duty at all, for example under European Union or OCTs.
In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported goods of subheading 9301.90 worth £37.5m (down 37% on the year before).
For the same subheading, the EU duty is free, the Türkiye duty is free, the US duty is 0%–2.6%, the Canada duty is 0%–7%, the Mexico duty is 5%, the Brazil duty is 18%, the Argentina duty is 20%, the Peru duty is 6%, the New Zealand duty is free, the Japan duty is 8.4%, the Taiwan duty is free, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 7% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
The UK imported goods of subheading 9301.90 worth US$6m in 2024; the largest supplier was the United States.
Questions and answers
What is the UK import duty for commodity code 9301 90 00 00?
The third-country duty in the UK Global Tariff is free; the supplementary unit is p/st. Preferential rates for goods from agreement countries, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which countries get a lower rate on 9301 90 00 00?
83 countries have a preferential rate on this line, 83 of them at 0%, under European Union, OCTs and Central America and other arrangements. The rate applies only to goods that meet the rules of origin of the agreement, with proof of origin. Choose the country of origin on this page to see its rate.
Where does the UK import these goods from?
For subheading 9301.90 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was the United States (US$6m).
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.