UK Global Tariff · commodity code · HS 9305.20
9305 20 00 90: Of shotguns or rifles of heading 9303: other
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: UK Global Tariff · checked on 24 October 2026
- 9305 Parts and accessories of articles of headings 9301 to 9304
- 9305 20 00 00 Of shotguns or rifles of heading 9303
- 9305 20 00 90 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.
Additional duties and charges 1
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 598
- Documents
- 9014
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) | — | 2% |
| 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…
TN203 The export of these items may be controlled under Retained Regulation (EU) No. 258/2012, a…
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 9305.20
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 Italy | £2.9m | 26.8% | +30.7% |
 United States | £1.8m | 16.8% | +2.6% |
 Germany | £1.5m | 14.2% | -25.6% |
 China | £1.1m | 10% | +2.3% |
| United Kingdom | £695k | 6.5% | +113.1% |
 Canada | £557k | 5.2% | +7.6% |
 Norway | £488k | 4.6% | +134.7% |
 Finland | £464k | 4.4% | +68.3% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
9305.20 Of shotguns or rifles of heading 9303
EU 2.7% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 2.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines USA Free – 3.5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 1.8% Canada Free – 7.5% Third-country duty 13 tariff lines · average 1.9% 
Mexico 15% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Brazil 18% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Argentina 20% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Peru Free Third-country duty 10 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Japan 5.4% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free – 5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 2.5% 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line Norway Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 25% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 10% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines UK lines: 9305.20
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.
- 600014638 HMRC
The product is legs for bipods and tripods. The legs have spring-assisted technology that allows for easy one-handed height adjustment and make stable platforms on uneven surfaces. The tungsten carbide tips and tethered synthetic boots provide grip on any terrain. Legs are made from 7075 aluminium…
- 600014639 HMRC
The product is tripod legs; these can be attached and detached. They are designed to be used with firearms of various types. You can use these as a trekking pole, and it maintains your balance over walking mountain or over rough terrains. The material is aluminium and carbon fibre and are…
- 600014387 HMRC
A lightweight metal bipod used to support a rifle, with fixed height legs available in 3 lengths, mini, standard or long. The bipod can be used for different shooting positions and terrains, and the product’s size and light weight allows it to be carried in a pocket, holster or back-pack. It is…
- 600014389 HMRC
A head attachment for tripods which retro fits to any tripod or shooting stick system with a 1/4” or 3/8” UNC thread. It is used in conjunction with an adapter to fit a rifle or optic to the tripod. The product is aimed at the market using a rifle, and uses an attachment system to enable hunters…
- 600014395 HMRC
A Sentinel Tripod Configurable as a monopod, bipod or tripod, the multifunctional tripod negates the roughest of terrains to ensure a stable shooting platform for a broad range of rifles as well as optical devices. With the magnetic attachment system, the tripod delivers a smooth and stable…
- 600014396 HMRC
A Classic Picatinny Adapter is designed to be used with rifles while hunting for stability. The Classic Picatinny Adapter enables the companies products including bipods, ascent, hoplite, tripods and heads to be attached and detached in seconds to rifles with M1913 Mil-Std Picatinny accessory rails.
- 600013372 HMRC
The Hoplite Tripod is ultralight and compact Featuring the MagnaSwitch quick detach system, the Hoplite is ideal for users looking to significantly reduce weight loads during prolonged periods in the field, where minimal weight and maximum versatility are essential. Features: Integrated ball head…
- 600012902 HMRC
A part/accessory made of aluminium which delivers ultimate rifle stability by anchoring the rifle's buttstock to the rearward-facing tripod leg, eliminating movement and enhancing accuracy. With the Disc-Lok system, you can quickly attach your rifle and set up for prone, kneeling, or standing…
Legal notes
In the UK Global Tariff, 9305 20 00 90 is one of 2 lines under subheading 9305.20, of shotguns or rifles of heading 9303.
The third-country duty is 2%.
Goods from 83 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard 2%; 83 of them pay no duty at all, for example under European Union or OCTs.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported goods of subheading 9305.20 worth £10.7m (up 11% on the year before), at an average of £100.75 per kg; Italy supplied 27%, followed by United States.
For the same subheading, the EU duty is 2.7%, the Türkiye duty is 2.7%, the US duty is 0%–3.5%, the Canada duty is 0%–7.5%, the Mexico duty is 15%, the Brazil duty is 18%, the Argentina duty is 20%, the Peru duty is free, the New Zealand duty is free, the Japan duty is 5.4%, the Taiwan duty is 0%–5%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 25% and the Nigeria duty is 10%.
The UK imported goods of subheading 9305.20 worth US$13m in 2024; the largest supplier was Italy.
Questions and answers
What is the UK import duty for commodity code 9305 20 00 90?
The third-country duty in the UK Global Tariff is 2%. Preferential rates for goods from agreement countries, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which countries get a lower rate on 9305 20 00 90?
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.
Do anti-dumping or other extra duties apply to 9305 20 00 90?
Additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. These are charged on top of the customs duty.
Where does the UK import these goods from?
For subheading 9305.20 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was Italy (US$4m), followed by the United States.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.