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Chapter 93: Arms and ammunition

HS Chapter 93 · Average MFN duty rates across 12 countries · 1,000 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29

Average MFN Duty Rates by Country

Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Arms and ammunition (HS Chapter 93). These are the standard rates applied to WTO members without a preferential trade agreement.

CountryAvg. MFN Rate
🇧🇷 Brazil20.0%
🇿🇦 South Africa14.1%
🇨🇳 China14.0%
🇲🇽 Mexico10.0%
🇮🇳 India10.0%
🇹🇭 Thailand8.7%
🇦🇪 UAE5.0%
🇺🇸 United States2.2%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom1.5%
🇫🇷 France1.5%
🇩🇪 Germany1.5%
🇦🇺 Australia1.2%

Duty Rates by Subheading

MFN rates for the most traded subheadings in Chapter 93. Rates vary significantly within a chapter — always verify at the 8 or 10-digit commodity code level for your specific product.

HS CodeDescription🇮🇳 IN🇬🇧 GB🇺🇸 US🇨🇳 CN🇩🇪 DE🇧🇷 BR
93011020.0%10.0%0.0%0.0%14.0%0.0%20.0%
93012020.0%10.0%0.0%0.0%14.0%0.0%20.0%
93019020%10.0%0.0%0.0%14.0%0.0%20.0%
93031020%10.0%2.0%0.0%14.0%2.0%20.0%
93032020%10.0%2.0%2.6%14.0%2.0%20.0%
93033020.0%10.0%2.0%3.1%14.0%2.0%20.0%
93039014.0%10.0%2.0%0.0%14.0%2.0%20.0%
93051020%10.0%2.0%0.0%14.0%2.0%20.0%
93052020.0%10.0%2.0%0.0%14.0%2.0%20.0%
93059120%10.0%14.0%20.0%
93020020.0%10.0%3.0%20.0%
93040011.2%10.0%5.7%20.0%

FTA Preferential Rates — Arms and ammunition

These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 93 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.

HS CodeRouteAgreementRateSaving
930110Brazil → ArgentinaMERCOSUR-INT20.0%0.0%Save 20.0%
930110Chile → ArgentinaMERCOSUR-CL20.0%0.0%Save 20.0%
930110Uruguay → ArgentinaMERCOSUR-INT20.0%0.0%Save 20.0%
930110Argentina → BrazilMERCOSUR-INT20.0%0.0%Save 20.0%
930110Chile → BrazilMERCOSUR-CL20.0%0.0%Save 20.0%
930110Uruguay → BrazilMERCOSUR-INT20.0%0.0%Save 20.0%
930110Argentina → UruguayMERCOSUR-INT20.0%0.0%Save 20.0%
930110Brazil → UruguayMERCOSUR-INT20.0%0.0%Save 20.0%
930110Chile → UruguayMERCOSUR-CL20.0%0.0%Save 20.0%
930120Brazil → ArgentinaMERCOSUR-INT20.0%0.0%Save 20.0%

VAT / GST on Arms and ammunition

In addition to customs duty, these indirect taxes apply at the border. Rates shown are the standard rate — reduced or zero rates may apply for specific subheadings.

CountryTax TypeStandard Rate
🇦🇪 UAEVAT5%
🇦🇺 AustraliaGST10%
🇧🇷 BrazilIPI15%
🇨🇳 ChinaVAT13%
🇬🇧 United KingdomVAT20%
🇮🇳 IndiaGST18%
🇲🇽 MexicoVAT16%
🇹🇭 ThailandVAT7%
🇿🇦 South AfricaVAT15%

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Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP, SARS), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official government gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Specific duty components (per-unit duties) are not shown in percentage comparisons. Always verify rates with the relevant customs authority before making commercial decisions.